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About The Role
Join us as a Chef de Partie and play a vital role in delivering the exceptional food experiences at Butlins! You will work closely with our Sous Chef and Head Chef, taking charge of a specific section of the kitchen. Your mission? To ensure the safe preparation, cooking, and presentation of our delicious dishes, all while adhering to our set recipe specifications and brand standards.
In this dynamic position, you will:
* Oversee and manage small teams of commis chefs, ensuring the delivery of our food proposition aligns with food safety policies.
* Participate in our award-winning Butlins Chef Academy, enhancing your skills in a fun and educational environment, paving the way for your career advancement.
* Step up in the absence of the Sous Chef, managing daily operations in your section to ensure efficiency and compliance.
* Maintain a clean and organized workstation, demonstrating health and safety regulations as a standard for the Commis Chefs you lead, train, and mentor.
* Prepare and cook dishes according to pre-approved recipes, complete daily food diaries, and manage budget margins with support from the Head Chef and Sous Chef.
About You
We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals with experience in a similar role. If you’re ready to take the next step in your culinary journey, we want to hear from you!
To thrive in this role, you should be:
* Hardworking and determined: A reliable team player who seeks innovative ways to uphold our brand standards.
* Energetic and enthusiastic: Someone who brings high spirits and fun to the kitchen, understanding the impact of your role on the guest experience.
* Qualified: You should have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team to maintain high standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
As a Chef de Partie, you will also manage margins, control costs, and ensure all health, safety, and hygiene standards are met. Our chefs at Butlin’s are truly special, and we know our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience. If you’re fun-loving, eager to collaborate, and dedicated to ensuring our guests have a fantastic time, you might just be the perfect fit!
Typical working hours: Work five days over seven, covering 40 hours per week.
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 enjoying a non-stop 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 vibrant culture! We’re dedicated to providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three core 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, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!