Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)

Description

About The Role

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Junior Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef to join our vibrant team at Papa John’s! Reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager/Head Chef, you’ll play a crucial role in leading a dynamic team of up to 10 passionate individuals.

At the heart of our values is the commitment to making our guests smile. You’ll ensure that every operational decision keeps our guests at the forefront. Your responsibilities will include:

• Resource planning and recruitment to build the best team.
• Monitoring guest experiences and developing action plans for continuous improvement.
• Managing food cost budgets through effective menu planning and cooking to high standards.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards and health and safety regulations.

We’re excited to hear from candidates with experience in a similar role, or those eager to step up in their kitchen journey. If you have your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you!

We value hard work, determination, and a proactive approach to finding better ways for the team to deliver our brand standards. If you’re energetic, enthusiastic, and ready to unleash the potential of your team, you’ll fit right in!

While previous experience at Papa John’s and achieving your ROC or AROC qualification is a plus, it’s not a dealbreaker—full training will be provided!

Our chefs at Butlin’s are truly special, and our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience. The ideal candidate will be fun-loving, eager to collaborate, and dedicated to ensuring our guests have a fantastic time, every time.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Be confident in leading a team to maintain high standards in a busy kitchen.

About You

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Have experience in a similar role or are ready to step up.
• Are hardworking, reliable, and proactive in achieving results.
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to the team.
• Understand the value they add to the guest experience.

As a chef at this level, you’ll also manage margins, control costs, and uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards. If you’re fun, keen to join in, and passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests, we want to hear from you!

About Butlin's

At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 90 years, we’ve been delighting guests with unforgettable experiences, whether on family breaks or our epic adult-only Big Weekenders.

Our culture is one of the best things about working at Butlin’s! We’re dedicated to providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three core values:

• Create Smiles
• Get Stuck In
• Care For Each Other

If you’re looking for a role that embodies these values, this could be the perfect fit for you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!