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About the Role
Are you an experienced Chef ready to take your culinary skills to the next level? Join our vibrant Buffets team at Butlin’s Skegness! We’re on the lookout for someone with a solid background in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens who takes pride in delivering consistent, high-quality food.
Our buffet restaurants are the heart of the resort, and you’ll play a crucial role in leading and developing the team that brings this experience to life. Working closely with the Junior Kitchen Manager, you’ll oversee daily operations in your section, ensuring efficiency, exceptional standards, and full compliance with food safety policies.
As a leader, you’ll maintain a clean, organized workstation and set the standard for the Commis Chefs you support, train, and mentor. Your guidance will help them grow while keeping the kitchen running smoothly and safely.
This is a full-time permanent role, offering:
* 35 hours per week
* 5 days over 7, including weekends
* Fortnightly pay
Shifts include breakfast from 4am–12pm and dinner from 11am–7:30pm. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the business.
Live-in accommodation may be available for those over 18 relocating to the area (subject to DBS).
About You
We’re seeking chefs with proven experience in a busy, high-volume kitchen. This role is not suitable for beginners or those without professional kitchen experience.
You’ll be hardworking, reliable, and determined, with a genuine commitment to high standards and a desire to keep improving. You understand the impact that great food and teamwork have on the guest experience, and you bring the energy and enthusiasm to help your team deliver it.
Holding your Level 3 Food Safety qualification, you’ll confidently lead others in a fast-paced environment. You’ll also manage margins, control costs, and maintain excellent hygiene, health, and safety practices.
Our chefs are a vital part of what keeps guests returning to Butlin’s, so we’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled but also fun, team-spirited, and passionate about creating memorable experiences for every guest, every time.
About Butlin's
At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years, we’ve delighted 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 they’ll tell you that one of the best things about working at Butlin’s is our 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 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!