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About The Role
Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Junior Kitchen Manager to join our vibrant Butlin’s Buffet Department in beautiful Bognor Regis!
In this exciting role, you will report directly to the Senior Kitchen Manager and play a crucial part in leading a dynamic team of up to 40 talented individuals. Your mission? To ensure our guests leave with smiles on their faces! You’ll be at the heart of our operations, making sure that every decision keeps our guests as the central focus.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Resource planning, recruitment, and selection to build the best team.
* Monitoring guest experiences and developing action plans for continuous improvement.
* Managing food cost budgets through effective menu planning and cooking to high standards.
* Ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards and health and safety regulations.
* Inspiring your team through training schedules and performance development plans.
At Butlin’s, we believe that variety is the spice of life! You’ll have the chance to lead and develop your team in our main buffet restaurant, serving guests who have booked a half-board dining package.
About You
We’re looking for passionate individuals with experience in a similar role, or those eager to step up in their kitchen career. If you’re hardworking, determined, and reliable, we want to hear from you!
Here’s what we’re looking for:
* Energetic and enthusiastic team players who love to have fun.
* A strong understanding of how to enhance the guest experience by empowering your team.
* A Level 3 Food Safety qualification and confidence in leading a busy kitchen.
* Experience in managing margins, controlling costs, and ensuring health and safety compliance.
Our chefs at Butlin’s are truly special, and we know our guests keep coming back for the fantastic dining experience we provide. If you’re fun-loving, eager to join in, and committed to ensuring our guests have a great time, this could be the perfect role for you!
Typical Working Hours: You’ll work five days over seven, covering 40 hours per week, and enjoy a unique opportunity to work in a kitchen environment without split shifts. Most shifts will finish by 8 PM, and you’ll also be part of a bonus scheme!
About Butlin’s
At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we’ve been delighting guests with unforgettable experiences, whether they’re on a family break or enjoying our epic Adult-only Big Weekenders.
Our culture is one of the best things about working at Butlin’s! We’re dedicated to providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values.
If you’re looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, Get Stuck In, and Cares For Each Other, then this could be the perfect fit for you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!