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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’ll report directly to the Senior Kitchen Manager and play a key part in leading a dynamic team of up to 40 talented individuals. At Butlin's, making our guests smile is at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll ensure that they remain the central focus of all operational decisions.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Resource planning and recruitment to build the best team for exceptional service.
* 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.
As a role model for Butlin’s unique way of working, you’ll inspire your team through training schedules and performance development plans, ensuring they deliver a fantastic experience to our guests every time. Join us in leading and developing a skilled 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.
* Strong leadership skills to help unleash the potential of your team.
* A Level 3 Food Safety qualification and confidence in maintaining high standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
* Experience in managing margins, controlling costs, and ensuring health, safety, and hygiene compliance.
At Butlin’s, we believe our chefs are something special, and our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience. If you’re fun-loving and committed to ensuring our guests have a great time, this is the role for you!
Typical working hours: You’ll work five days over seven, covering 40 hours per week, and enjoy the benefits of a bonus scheme. Plus, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work in a kitchen environment without split shifts, usually finishing by 8 PM.
About Butlin's
At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we’ve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether they’re on a non-stop family break or enjoying our epic Adult-only Big Weekenders.
Ask any of our team, past and present, and they’ll tell you that one of the best things about working at Butlin’s is our incredible culture! 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, aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In, and genuinely 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!