Breakfast Sous Chef

Join Our Team as a Junior Kitchen Manager!

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 Buffets Department in Skegness. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and leading a talented team of chefs, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

As a Junior Kitchen Manager, you will:

• Support the Kitchen Manager in running a bustling kitchen.
• Step up in the Kitchen Manager's absence, showcasing your leadership skills.
• Monitor and enhance guest experiences, developing action plans for continuous improvement.
• Lead daily briefings, manage stock control, and ensure food presentation meets our high standards.
• Contribute to financial performance by delivering food cost budgets through effective menu planning.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards and health and safety regulations.

In this role, you’ll be a role model for the Butlin’s unique way of working, inspiring your team to create memorable experiences for our guests every time they dine with us.

Key Responsibilities

We’re looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have:

• Experience in a similar role with large volume turnover (we serve up to 3000 guests per service!).
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• A hardworking and determined attitude, always seeking better ways to meet our brand standards.
• Energetic and enthusiastic spirit, ready to build relationships and unleash the potential of your team.

To succeed, you must have:

• A Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Confidence in leading a team to maintain high standards in a busy kitchen.
• Experience managing margins, controlling costs, and ensuring health, safety, and hygiene compliance.

At Butlin’s, we believe our chefs are something special. Our guests return time and again for the delightful experiences we create, and we want you to be a part of that magic!

Working Conditions

This role covers a 5-day working week over 7 days, totaling 40 hours. Shift times are from 6 AM to 12 PM. Please note that this position does not come with onsite accommodation.

Why Join Us?

At Butlin's, we’re all about fun! Did you know that Billy Butlin introduced dodgems to the UK? For nearly 90 years, we’ve been creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. Our culture is one of the best things about working here, and we’re proud of our values:

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

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference and have fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you!