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Firehouse Grill Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)
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Firehouse Grill Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)
Junior Kitchen Manager – Firehouse Grill at Butlin’s
Ready to turn up the heat, lead a sizzling kitchen team, and embrace the holiday vibe?
At Butlin’s, great holidays start with incredible food. We’re looking for an energetic, passionate Junior Kitchen Manager to run the pass at our high-energy, open-kitchen restaurant: the Firehouse Grill. From tongue-tingling chargrilled favourites and juicy chicken to signature build-your-own burgers and epic sharing platters, you’ll be at the center of the action. Because it’s an open kitchen, our guests get to watch the culinary magic happen live.
We think our chefs at Butlin’s are something truly special. If you’re high-spirited leader who loves a fast-paced environment, wants to join in the fun, and can keep a large team inspired under the spotlight, this is your time to shine!
What You’ll Do
You’ll be working a 40-hour week spread over 5 days out of 7. Due to covering our fantastic adult breaks, your flexibility is crucial as some shifts involve late-night finishes.
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We provide clear training schedules and personal development plans to help you fast-track your hospitality career. You’ll work with an amazing team in an exciting resort environment where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead by example in full view of guests to keep energy high and presentation standards flawless
- Take full responsibility for managing margins, controlling costs, and hitting food budgets
- Run daily briefings and mentor chefs to unleash their potential and build a fun, high-performing culture
- Drive strict accountability for all health, safety, and hygiene regulations
- Step up confidently to manage the kitchen whenever the Kitchen Manager is away
Requirements
To join us, you should have:
- Proven track record in a similar kitchen leadership role
- Level 3 Food Safety certification
- Hard-working, reliable attitude and the dedication to thrive in a fast-paced, open environment
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About Butlin’s
Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? Fun is in our DNA, and we’ve been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they’ll say about working at Butlin’s is our culture.
As The Home of Entertainmen, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break'. From all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, we live by three mighty values:
Create Smiles – Get Stuck In – Care For Each Other
If you’re looking for a role where you can create moments, aren’t afraid to get stuck in, and the team genuinely cares for each other, we think you’ll fit right in!
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