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Posted 01 June, 2026

Junior Kitchen Manager | Restaurants

Butlin's
minehead, somerset, United Kingdom Full Time
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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 to join our vibrant Butlin's Restaurants Department in Minehead! Reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in running our kitchen and leading a dynamic team of up to 15 passionate individuals.

At Butlin's, making our guests smile is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll ensure that our guests remain the central focus of all operational decisions, from resource planning and recruitment to delivering an unforgettable dining experience. Your passion for exceptional service will shine through as you monitor guest satisfaction and develop action plans for continuous improvement.

Financial performance is key in this role. You’ll be responsible for delivering food cost budgets through effective menu planning and adhering to cooking standards. Additionally, you’ll uphold food hygiene standards and health and safety regulations in line with legislation and company policies.

As a role model for Butlin’s unique way of working, you’ll inspire your team by implementing training schedules and performance development plans. We believe that variety is the spice of life, and in this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and nurture your team’s skills!

About You

We’re looking for individuals with experience in a similar role, but we’re also excited to hear from those ready to step up in their kitchen career! You should be:

  • Hardworking and Determined: A reliable person who gets things done and seeks better ways for the team to consistently deliver our brand standards.
  • Energetic and Enthusiastic: High-spirited and fun-loving, understanding the value you add to the guest experience by unleashing your team’s potential.
  • Cost-Conscious: Responsible for managing margins and controlling costs, while ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are met.

At Butlin’s, we believe our chefs are something special! Our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience. The cherry on top? We’re looking for someone who is fun, eager to join in, and committed to ensuring our guests have a fantastic time, every time!

About Butlin's

At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For 90 years, we’ve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether they’re enjoying a non-stop action family break or our epic adult-only Big Weekenders.

Ask any of our team, past and present, and they’ll tell you 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, brought to life through our three mighty values.

If you want a role where you Create Smiles, aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In, and genuinely Cares For Each Other, this could be the perfect fit for you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!

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