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The Diner Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)
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The Diner Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)
Passionate Junior Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef – The Diner
Love great food, high energy, and making people smile?
If American-style flavours tickle your taste buds, keep reading!
Our American Restaurant – The Diner is looking for a passionate Junior Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. Reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager, you will be the driving force behind our exceptional service, helping to lead, inspire, and develop a team of kitchen superstars.
We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and fun-loving leaders with a reliable "get-things-done" attitude. Our team loves serving up loaded all-American favourites—from juicy signature burgers and chargrilled steaks to our famous build-your-own combos.
You might already have experience at this level, or you could be a strong line chef feeling ready for your next big promotion.
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You must hold a Level 3 Food Safety qualification and feel confident leading a team in a busy, high-volume environment where continuous improvement is the goal.
We offer:
- A competitive package
- Team discounts
- Clear career progression pathways to Kitchen Manager
Key Responsibilities
In this fast-paced role, you will ensure guest satisfaction is at the heart of every operational decision. Your responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Kitchen Manager in running the kitchen day-to-day
- Taking charge of resource planning to ensure we always have the best team on shift
- Maintaining a high-standard kitchen environment for optimal performance
This is a full-time permanent role, offering 40 hours per week, spanning 5 days out of 7—including evenings and weekends. Flexibility is essential.
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About Butlin’s
Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That’s right—"fun" is in our DNA, and we’ve been delighting guests for almost 90 years.
As the Home of Entertainment, we go the extra mile to provide an "Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break", from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders.
We believe in three mighty values, and we’d love someone who embodies them:
- Create Smiles – Make every guest feel special
- Get Stuck In – ownership and enthusiasm matter
- Care For Each Other – a supportive team culture
If you think you fit right in, apply today!
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