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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 | Butlin’s
About the Role
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 are 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 will be at the center of the action. Because it is 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 are a 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!
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- A 40-hour week spread over 5 days out of 7 (shifts may include late-night finishes to cover adult breaks).
- Flexibility is critical due to variable scheduling.
- Personal development is encouraged, with training schedules and hospitality career progression opportunities.
- No two days are ever the same—work in an exciting resort environment with an amazing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead by example—maintain high energy and presentation standards in full view of guests.
- Take full responsibility for:
- Managing food budgets
- Controlling costs and margins
- Run daily briefings and mentor the team to enhance performance and build a fun, high-energy culture.
- Enforce health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
- Step in as the acting Kitchen Manager when the losing manager is unavailable.
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Requirements
- Proven track record in a similar kitchen leadership role.
- Level 3 Food Safety certification.
- A hard-working, reliable attitude—passion and teamwork are crucial.
About Butlin’s
Did you know Billy Butlin was the first to introduce dodgems to the UK? ‘Fun’ is in our DNA, and we’ve been delighting guests for almost 90 years.
As The Home of Entertainment, we pride ourselves on delivering an "Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break" through three core values:
- Create Smiles
- Get Stuck In
- Care For Each Other
At Butlin’s, we don’t just talk—we make holidays unforgettable! If this sounds like your kind of environment, apply today and join a team that believes in fun, family, and firm friendships.
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