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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 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 heart of the action—where 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!
About the Role
You will be working a 40-hour week spread over 5 days out of 7, primarily covering our fantastic adult breaks. Some shifts will include late-night finishes, so flexibility is key. In return, you’ll enjoy:
- Clear training schedules and personal development plans to fast-track your hospitality career.
- A position in an exciting resort environment where no two days are the same.
- The chance to lead by example in full view of guests, maintaining high energy, flawless presentation standards, and optimum service quality.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead a large kitchen team in a fast-paced, open-plan setting, ensuring peak performance under pressure.
- Manage daily operations, control food budgets, and optimise margins and costs while maintaining guest satisfaction.
- Conduct daily team briefings and provide mentorship to chefs, fostering a fun, high-performing culture.
- Uphold strict adherence to health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including food safety compliance.
- Take full responsibility for kitchen management when the Kitchen Manager is absent, ensuring seamless operations.
Requirements
To excel in this role, you should have:
- A proven track record in a similar kitchen leadership position.
- A certified Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
- A hard-working, reliable attitude with the ability to lead dynamically in a high-pressure, high-energy environment.
- Experience in a luxury or hotel/resort setting is desirable but not mandatory.
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About Butlin’s
Butlin’s was founded by Billy Butlin, who famously introduced dodgems to the UK—and fun is part of our DNA. For almost 90 years, we’ve been delighting guests with memories to last a lifetime.
As The Home of Entertainment, we guarantee guests an ‘Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break’. Whether it’s a family adventure or an adult-only Big Weekender, our mission revolves around three key values:
- Create Smiles – We make every guest feel welcome and joyful.
- Get Stuck In – Our team embraces challenge, energy, and enthusiasm.
- Care For Each Other – We foster a supportive, collaborative culture where everyone thrives.
If you’re passionate about laughter, can lead with charisma, and thrive in a team environment that values fun first and ambition second, we’d love to hear from you! 🔥
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