Junior Kitchen Manager

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 Restaurants Department in Skegness!

In this exciting role, you will report directly to the Kitchen Manager and play a pivotal part in running our bustling kitchen. You’ll lead a talented team of chefs, stepping up in the Kitchen Manager's absence and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Your passion for delivering exceptional experiences will shine as you monitor performance and develop action plans focused on continuous improvement. With your strong leadership skills, you’ll inspire your team through daily briefings, manage stock control, and ensure our food presentation is nothing short of spectacular.

Financial performance is key, and you’ll be responsible for delivering food cost budgets through effective menu planning and cooking to our high standards. You’ll also uphold food hygiene standards and health and safety regulations in line with legislation and company policies.

As a role model for Butlin’s unique way of working, you’ll ensure training schedules and performance development plans are in place for your team, inspiring them to create memorable experiences for our guests. Join us and embrace the variety that makes this role truly special!

We’re seeking individuals with experience in a similar role who are:

• Hardworking and Determined: A reliable person who gets things done and seeks better ways for the team to consistently meet our brand standards.
• Energetic and Enthusiastic: High-spirited and fun-loving, you understand the value you add to the guest experience by unleashing your team’s potential.
• 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.

In this role, you’ll also manage margins, control costs, and oversee all health, safety, and hygiene aspects. Our chefs at Butlin’s are truly special, and we know our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience. The ideal candidate will be fun, eager to join in, and committed to ensuring our guests have a fantastic time, every time!

This role covers a 5-day working week over 7 days, totaling 40 hours, so flexibility is essential. Some shifts may extend late into the night, with 4am finishes involved. Plus, there’s a bonus scheme!

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 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 mighty values.

If you want a role where you Create Smiles , aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In , and 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!