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The Diner Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)
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The Diner Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)
Junior Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef – American Restaurant (The Diner)
Love great food, high energy, and making people smile? If American-style flavours tickle your tastebuds, read on!
Our American Restaurant – The Diner is looking for a passionate Junior Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef who can help lead our kitchen team and ensure our guests leave smiling. Reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager, you’ll drive our commitment to exceptional service, inspire our team, and help develop kitchen superstars.
We’re searching for energetic, enthusiastic, and fun-loving leaders with a can-do attitude. Our kitchen delivers loaded all-American favourites, from juicy burgers to chargrilled steaks and legendary build-your-own combos.
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This could be your next step—whether you already have experience or are a high-performing line chef ready for a promotion.
You’ll need: ✔ A Level 3 Food Safety qualification ✔ Confidence in leading a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment ✔ A commitment to continuous improvement
You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, team discounts, and clear career progression to Kitchen Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep guest satisfaction at the forefront of every decision
- Support the Kitchen Manager in day-to-day kitchen operations
- Manage resource planning to ensure the best team is always on shift
- Lead cooking and prep to maintain food quality and consistency
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Hours: Full-time (40h/week), 5 days a week (including evenings & weekends) – flexibility is key.
About Butlin’s
Did you know Billy Butlin introduced dodgems to the UK? Fun is our DNA! Since 1936, we’ve been delivering entertaining, unforgettable breaks—whether it’s family holidays or adult-only Big Weekenders.
Our culture thrives on three core values: 🌟 Create Smiles 🌟 Get Stuck In 🌟 Care For Each Other
If you fit this, The Diner could be your next exciting step!
Ready to bring your energy? Apply today!
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