Operational Support Chef
Description
About the Role
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the culinary world? In this exciting role, you will be a vital part of our resort culinary teams, ensuring that we consistently deliver high-quality dishes that delight our guests. Your expertise will help us adhere to the recipes specified in Starchef and by our franchise partners, driving improvements in food quality and guest satisfaction.
Your mission? To enhance operational skills through targeted training and support, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards!
Key Responsibilities
- Support chefs in delivering exceptional guest experiences through consistent food quality.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to food cost, wastage, and margin.
- Hold teams accountable to ensure operational standards and recipe compliance are met.
- Collaborate with venues to identify and address gaps in culinary execution and training.
- Assist resort teams in complying with H&S and FSMS policies through regular audits.
Additional Responsibilities
- Audit recipe and dish accuracy, food presentation, and quality to drive standards and NPS scores.
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness and adherence to health and safety procedures.
- Identify chefs’ skills gaps to enhance team competency and knowledge.
- Manage administrative tasks related to recipe updates in systems like Starchef and TenKites.
- Provide pre-launch menu and recipe details to support successful menu launches.
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations.
- Support the Technical Food Safety Team in ensuring accurate food allergen visibility for guests.
- Assist the Finance Business Partner in understanding margin performance against theoretical GP targets.
- Advise Procurement on the best equipment to maximize profitability and reduce redundant stock.
- Conduct ongoing food quality reviews and product selection to maintain high standards.
- Occasionally support menu dish development with the Proposition team.
- Monitor TI/NPS scores for food quality and implement changes to improve them.
- Review action plans with resort leadership following audit findings.
- Support franchise venues with BOH operations to ensure quality and brand standard compliance.
About You
- Strong knowledge of food production processes and techniques.
- Operational experience in multi-site, high-volume kitchen environments (buffet & retail).
- Proven track record of introducing operational improvements to enhance food quality scores.
- Sound understanding of HACCP, Food Safety, and Health & Safety standards.
- Level 4 food safety certification.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
- Ability to influence and inspire teams across various locations.
- High standards and meticulous attention to detail.
- Flexible approach to challenges.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Problem-solving mindset.
Interested?
If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Follow the application link to apply now. If you have any questions or need adjustments during the application process, feel free to reach out.
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 they’re on a family break or enjoying our epic Adult-only Big Weekenders.
Our team members often say that one of the best things about working at Butlin’s is our vibrant culture! We’re dedicated to providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three core values.
If you want to be part of a team that Creates Smiles, isn’t afraid to Get Stuck In, and genuinely Cares For Each Other, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us at this exciting time and help us continue to create unforgettable memories!
