Chef - Buffet Restaurant

Join Our Team as a Chef at Butlin's Skegness!

Are you passionate about cooking and ready to take your culinary skills to the next level? At Butlin's, we’re excited to offer apprenticeships for aspiring chefs, including the Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship! If you meet the criteria, we’ll share more during the recruitment process.

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for experienced chefs to join our vibrant Buffets team at Butlin’s Skegness. This is your chance to shine in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where delivering consistent, high-quality food is key.

As a vital part of our buffet restaurants, you’ll:

• Lead and develop a talented kitchen team, working closely with the Junior Kitchen Manager.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to food safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, setting the standard for the Commis Chefs you’ll support, train, and mentor.
• Foster a positive environment that encourages growth and teamwork.

This is a full-time, permanent role, requiring 35 hours per week across 5 days, including weekends. Shifts include:

• Breakfast: 4am – 12pm
• Dinner: 11am – 7:30pm

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of our business. For those over 18 relocating to the area, live-in accommodation may be available (subject to DBS).

About You

We’re seeking chefs with proven experience in a busy, high-volume kitchen. This role is not suitable for beginners or those without professional kitchen experience.

You should be:

• Hardworking, reliable, and determined, with a genuine commitment to high standards.
• Passionate about creating memorable guest experiences through great food and teamwork.
• Confident in leading others in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable about managing margins, controlling costs, and maintaining excellent hygiene and safety practices.

Our chefs play a crucial role in keeping guests returning to Butlin’s, so we’re looking for someone who is not only skilled but also fun, team-spirited, and enthusiastic about creating unforgettable experiences!

Key Responsibilities

As part of our team, you’ll help keep our resort clean, tidy, and pristine. If you’re ready to go the extra mile for our guests, we’d love to welcome you!

We’re looking for candidates who can:

• Clean our main venues and toilets using electrical and mechanical cleaning equipment (full training provided).
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely (full training provided).
• Perform external road cleaning, including emptying waste and recycling bins.
• Move furniture to accommodate various activities within venues.
• Clean and disinfect toilets and changing rooms.

Normal working hours are evening shifts from 5pm to 2am. Please note that due to the nature of the role, applicants must be over 18.

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 team members often say that one of the best things about working at Butlin's is our vibrant culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we strive to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break'. Whether it’s all-action family holidays or adult-only Big Weekenders, we live by our three mighty values. If you’re looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, Get Stuck In, and Care For Each Other, we think you’ll fit right in!

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our team, we’d love to hear from you!