Junior Kitchen Manager

About the Role

Are you ready to embark on an exciting culinary journey? We’re on the lookout for a Junior Kitchen Manager to join our vibrant team at Butlin’s Restaurants in Skegness! Reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in running our kitchen and leading a dynamic team of up to 15 passionate individuals.

At Butlin’s, making our guests smile is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll ensure that our guests remain the central focus of all operational decisions, from resource planning and recruitment to delivering an unforgettable dining experience.

Your passion for exceptional service will shine through as you monitor guest experiences and develop action plans aimed at continuous improvement. You’ll also take charge of financial performance, managing food cost budgets through effective menu planning and cooking to our high standards.

As a champion of food hygiene and health and safety, you’ll ensure compliance with legislation and company policies. You’ll be a role model for Butlin’s unique way of working, inspiring your team through training schedules and performance development plans, all while leading our main buffet restaurant that serves guests on a half-board dining package.

We’re seeking individuals with experience in a similar role, but we’re also excited to hear from those ready to take the next step in their culinary career!

To thrive in this role, you should be:

• Hardworking and Determined: A reliable person who gets things done and seeks better ways for the team to deliver our brand standards.
• Energetic and Enthusiastic: High-spirited and fun-loving, understanding the value you bring 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 in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

As with any chef role at this level, you’ll manage margins, control costs, and uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards. We believe our chefs at Butlin’s are something special, and 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!

Typical Working Hours: You’ll work five days over seven, covering 40 hours per week, and you’ll be part of a bonus scheme.

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 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 , this could be the perfect fit for you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!