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 Butlin’s, making our guests smile is at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll ensure that they remain the central focus of all operational decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Resource planning and recruitment to build the best team for delivering exceptional service.
• Monitoring guest experiences and developing action plans for continuous improvement.
• Managing food cost budgets through effective menu planning and adherence to cooking standards.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards and health and safety regulations.
• Inspiring your team through training schedules and performance development plans.

Join us in leading and developing a team in our main buffet restaurant, where you’ll serve guests who have booked a half-board dining package. Variety is the spice of life, and this role offers you the chance to make a real impact!

To thrive in this role, you should have:

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

We’re looking for energetic individuals with experience in a similar role, or those eager to step up to their next kitchen challenge. You should be:

• Hardworking and determined, with a knack for getting things done.
• Reliable and always seeking better ways for the team to uphold our brand standards.
• Fun-loving and enthusiastic, understanding the value you bring to the guest experience.

As a chef at this level, you’ll 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 ready to join a team that’s all about fun and ensuring our guests have a great time, we want to hear from 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.

Our culture is one of the best things about working at Butlin’s! 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. Come be a part of our journey!