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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 – The Diner
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 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
- Chargrilled steaks
- Famous build-your-own combos
You might already have experience at this level, or you could be a strong line chef who is hungry for your next big 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 where continuous improvement is the goal.
Key Responsibilities
In this fast-paced role, 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 we always have the best team on shift.
This is a full-time, permanent role offering 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends. Flexibility is essential.
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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 pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders.
Our success is built on three mighty values:
- Create Smiles – Make every guest’s experience unforgettable.
- Get Stuck In – Embrace challenges with determination.
- Care For Each Other – Foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.
If you’re looking for a role where you can thrive, apply today!
Ready to bring your energy to The Diner? Apply today!
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