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Breakfast Sous Chef
Junior Kitchen Manager – Butlin’s Buffets Department, Skegness
About the Role
We’re looking for a Junior Kitchen Manager to join the Butlin’s Buffets Department based in Skegness.
Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you will support the running of the kitchen and assist in leading a large team of talented chefs—including stepping in for the Kitchen Manager when absent. You’ll be responsible for:
- Maintaining a passion for exceptional guest experience, monitoring performance, and developing action plans for continuous improvement in your venue.
- Leading a team effectively with daily briefings, stock control, and ensuring the high presentation of food.
- Delivering financial performance through food cost budget management, precise menu planning, and adherence to cooking standards and specifications.
- Supporting food hygiene standards, health and safety, and compliance with legislation and company policies.
- Acting as a role model for Butlin’s culture, by ensuring training schedules and performance plans are in place and empowering your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
The role involves managing a team in our main buffet restaurant, which serves up to 3000 guests per service under a half-board dining package. You’ll help lead and develop a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Must have experience in a similar role with large-volume turnaround.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding kitchen environment with strong time management and organisational skills.
- Hardworking, reliable, proactive, and committed to driving the team toward consistent brand standards.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, high-spirited, and fun-loving, with the ability to inspire positivity and foster strong relationships across the team.
- Led by passion for exceptional guest experiences—aimed at making every visit unforgettable.
- Responsible for managing kitchen margins, cost control and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
- Team leader expected to be fun, engaging, and collaborative—integrating seamlessly into the Butlin’s "carpe diem" culture.
Requirements
- Qualified in Level 3 Food Safety.
- Proven ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced, high-output kitchen.
- Passionate about hospitality and committed to delivering a standout guest experience often.
- Minimum age 18.
- Reliable 5-day working week covering 7 days (40 hours total)—including early morning shifts from 6am – 12:00 daily.
- No onsite accommodation provided.
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About Butlin’s
Creative. Fun. Inspirational. We are The Home of Entertainment, known for creating memorable, carefree holidays for guests with seconds of daily inspiration in our resorts.
Built on the founding principle: "Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break", we thrive on embracing our three core values:
- Create Smiles – Bring delight to every guest interaction.
- Get Stuck In – Always push harder for an extra mile of quality.
- Care For Each Other – Build a supportive, inclusive team culture.
Ask our employees, and they’ll tell you: the fun invigorates the work. Here, every service is an opportunity to deliver joy, ensure phenomenal results, and work together creatively.
Apply if you’re ready to step into the kitchen operational role that delivers hero experiences. See how you can be part of our legendary company!
(Note: Separate but identical role also available for Cleaning Team Members with similar cultural alignment.)
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