Kitchen Manager

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About The Role
Join the vibrant Butlin's Team as a Kitchen Manager in beautiful Bognor Regis! Here, we believe that variety is the spice of life, and in this role, you'll have the chance to lead and nurture our talented team in one of our fantastic food venues. A trip to the seaside wouldn’t be complete without delicious food, and we’re committed to delivering that experience to every guest, every time.

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll lead a dynamic team of up to 15 chefs and kitchen porters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting, training, and developing your team
• Managing stocktakes, rosters, and timesheets
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and food safety regulations
• Collaborating closely with the Venue Manager and front-of-house team to provide exceptional service

You'll also have the opportunity to support other kitchen teams and participate in event work during conferences held on the resort.

About You

We’re on the lookout for individuals with experience in a similar role within a high-volume restaurant environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we want to hear from you!

To thrive in this role, you should be:

• Hardworking and determined: A reliable person who gets things done and seeks better ways for the team to consistently meet our brand standards.
• Energetic and enthusiastic: Someone who brings high spirits and fun to the kitchen, understanding the value you add to the guest experience.
• Qualified: You should have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team to maintain high standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Cost-conscious: Responsible for managing margins, controlling costs, and ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are met.

At Butlin’s, we believe our chefs are something special, and our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience. If you’re fun-loving, eager to join in, and passionate about ensuring our guests have a great time, you’ll fit right in!

Typical working hours: Five days over seven, covering 40 hours per week, with participation in a bonus scheme.

About Butlin's

Did you know that Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That’s right—‘fun’ is in our DNA! For nearly 90 years, we’ve been delighting guests, and our culture is one of the best things our team members, past and present, love about working at Butlin's.

As The Home of Entertainment, we go above and beyond to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break'. From action-packed family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, we live by our three mighty values. If you’re looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In, and genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you’ll fit right in!