Kitchen Manager

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Manager!

Are you ready to spice up your career? We’re on the lookout for a Kitchen Manager to join the vibrant Butlin's Team in beautiful Bognor Regis!

About The Role

At Butlin's, we believe that variety is the spice of life! In this exciting role, you’ll have the chance to lead and develop a talented team in one of our fantastic food venues. After all, no trip to the seaside is complete without delicious food, and we’re committed to delivering that to every guest, every time.

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll:

• Lead a dynamic team of up to 15 chefs and kitchen porters.
• Engage in all aspects of team management, including recruitment, training, development, and retention.
• Oversee stocktakes, rosters, timesheets, and ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Venue Manager and front-of-house team to provide an exceptional dining experience.
• Support other kitchen teams and participate in event work during conferences on resort.

About You

We’re looking for energetic individuals with experience in a similar role within a high-volume restaurant environment. If you’re ready to step up to your next challenge in the kitchen, 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 deliver our brand standards.
• Energetic and enthusiastic: High-spirited and fun-loving, understanding the value you can add to the guest experience by unleashing your team’s potential.
• Qualified: You should have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll also manage margins, control costs, and ensure all health, safety, and hygiene standards are met. We believe our chefs are something special, and our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience. So, if you’re fun, eager to join in, and passionate about ensuring our guests have a great time, you’ll fit right in!

Working Conditions

Typical working hours are five days over seven, covering 40 hours per week, and you’ll be part of 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 almost 90 years, we’ve been delighting guests with unforgettable experiences. Our culture is one of the best things 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 all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, we live by our three mighty values:

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

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, we think you’ll fit right in!