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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 (Butlin’s Holidays)
Love great food, high energy, and making people smile? If American-style flavours tickle your tastebuds, 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 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 thrives on serving up loaded all-American favourites, including:
- Juicy signature burgers
- Chargrilled steaks
- Famous build-your-own combos
You might already have experience at this level, or may be a strong line chef eager for your next promotion.
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Requirements
You must hold a Level 3 Food Safety qualification and feel confident:
- Leading a team in a busy, high-volume environment
- Driving continuous improvement
- Ensuring guests leave with smiles our restaurant famous for
Competitive Benefits
- Team discounts
- Clear career progression pathways to Kitchen Manager
- Competitive package
Key Responsibilities
In this fast-paced, full-time permanent role (40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings/weekends), you will:
- Keep guest satisfaction at the heart of every operational decision
- Support the Kitchen Manager in running the kitchen day-to-day
- Take charge of resource planning to ensure peak team performance
- Work with extreme flexibility and dedication
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About Butlin’s
Fun isn’t just part of our heritage—it’s DNA.
Since Billy Butlin introduced dodgems to the UK, Butlin’s has been turning holidays into unforgettable moments. Our team draws pride from the workplace culture that sets us apart:
- "Create Smiles" – A promise to make lasting positive impressions
- "Get Stuck In" – A hands-on, collaborative attitude
- "Care For Each Other" – A genuine, supportive team ethos
We don’t just offer boatloads of activities—we craft "Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Breaks", from family holidays to adult-only immersions.
Happiest at 3pm yesterday? We’ll work hard to make you love every shift. Apply today!
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