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 running our kitchen and leading a dynamic team of up to 10 passionate individuals. Your mission? To make our guests smile by ensuring they are at the heart of every operational decision.

In this exciting role, you will:

• Support resource planning, recruitment, and selection to build the best team possible.
• Monitor guest experiences and develop action plans focused on continuous improvement.
• Manage financial performance by delivering food cost budgets through effective menu planning and cooking to our high standards.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards and health and safety regulations.

We’re eager to hear from candidates with experience in a similar role, or those looking to step up in their kitchen career. If you have your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and a passion for leading a team in a fast-paced environment, we want to meet 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 essential as we provide full training.

At Butlin’s, we believe our chefs are truly special. Our guests return time and again for the unforgettable dining experiences you’ll help create. If you’re fun-loving, team-oriented, and committed to ensuring our guests have a fantastic time, we’d love to have you on board!

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should:

• Hold a Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Be confident in leading a team to maintain high standards in a busy kitchen environment.

About You

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Have experience in a similar role or are eager to step up in their kitchen career.
• Are hardworking, reliable, and always looking for ways to improve.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a fun spirit to the team.
• Understand the value of their role in enhancing the guest experience.

As a chef at this level, you’ll also be responsible for managing margins, controlling costs, and ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are met. If you’re ready to join a team that’s all about creating smiles and having fun, this is the perfect opportunity for 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 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 incredible culture. We’re dedicated to providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, guided by our three core values:

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

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference and have a blast while doing it, there’s never been a better time to join Butlin’s!