Description At The Firehouse Grill, we don’t just prep meals—we put on a show. From flame-grilled chicken to our signature stacked burgers, we are the masters of big, bold flavours. As our Kitchen Manager, you are the heartbeat of this high-energy performance. In our open kitchen, your leadership, speed, and standards are always on display, directly shaping the experience for every guest who walks through our doors.
This is a position of high impact and high responsibility. You’ll take full ownership of the kitchen’s success, leading a dedicated brigade and inspiring them to deliver excellence in one of our most vibrant venues. This isn’t just about managing a service; it’s about driving revenue and growth. You’ll be the strategic mind behind the line, proactively seeking ways to increase efficiency and sales while ensuring every shift is a commercial win. Whether you are an established Kitchen Manager or an ambitious Sous Chef ready for a definitive step up, you’ll thrive here if you love the heat of a busy service and the buzz of a great team. Key Responsibilities Your day-to-day is a balancing act between people, performance, and precision. You’ll be at the forefront of building and inspiring a world-class brigade, spending your time coaching and developing your team so they have the talent and the spark to deliver amazing service every time.
You’ll also be the commercial engine of the kitchen. You’ll own the P&L, hitting food cost budgets through smart menu planning and making sure every dish that leaves the pass is spot on. You won’t just settle for \"good enough\"—you’ll constantly be looking for ways to drive revenue and efficiency, finding better ways for the team to smash brand standards while keeping the energy high
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If you’re a natural leader who loves the thrill of a busy kitchen and wants to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
About Butlin's At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years we’ve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they’ll say about working at Butlin’s is our culture! We’re all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other – this could be the perfect fit for you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!