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 team! Reporting to the Senior Kitchen Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in running our kitchen and leading a dynamic team of up to 40 talented individuals.

At the heart of our values is the commitment to making our guests smile. You’ll ensure that every operational decision keeps our guests at the forefront. Your responsibilities will include:

• Resource planning and recruitment to build the best team.
• 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 exceptional experiences every time. Join us in leading and developing a team in our main buffet restaurant, serving guests who have booked a half-board dining package.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Confidence in leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

We’re looking for passionate individuals with experience in a similar role. If you’re eager to step up in your kitchen career, we want to hear from you!

You should be:

• Hardworking and determined, with a knack for getting things done.
• Reliable and always seeking better ways for the team to meet our brand standards.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and fun-loving, ready to unleash the potential of your team.

As a chef at this level, you’ll also manage margins, control costs, and uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards. 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, eager to join in, and committed to ensuring our guests have a fantastic time, this is the role for you!

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 mighty values.

If you want a role where you Create Smiles , aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In , and genuinely Care For Each Other , this could be the perfect fit for you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!