Buffet Sous Chef

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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 Buffets Department in Skegness!

In this exciting role, you’ll report directly to the Kitchen Manager and play a crucial part in running our bustling kitchen. You’ll lead a fantastic team of chefs and step up in the Kitchen Manager's absence, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Your passion for delivering exceptional experiences will shine through as you monitor and develop action plans focused on continuous improvement. With your strong leadership skills, you’ll support and grow your team through daily briefings, manage stock control, and ensure our food presentation is top-notch.

Financial performance is key, and you’ll be responsible for delivering food cost budgets through effective menu planning and cooking to our high standards. You’ll also 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 ensure training schedules and performance development plans are in place for your team, inspiring them to create memorable experiences for our guests. Join us in our main buffet restaurant, where you’ll have the opportunity to lead and develop a talented team serving guests on a half-board dining package!

Key Responsibilities

We’re looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience in a similar role with large volume turnaround. Our buffet department can host up to 3,000 guests per service, so your time management and organizational skills will be essential!

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Hardworking and determined individuals who get things done and seek better ways for the team to consistently deliver our brand standards.
• Energetic and enthusiastic team players who understand their role in enhancing the guest experience.
• Strong relationship builders who can connect with leaders and team members across the resort.

You must have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team to maintain high standards in a busy kitchen environment.

As with any chef role at this level, you’ll manage margins, control costs, and ensure all health, safety, and hygiene standards are met. Our chefs at Butlin’s are truly special, and we know our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience. The cherry on top? We’re looking for someone fun, eager to join in, and committed to ensuring our guests have a fantastic time, every time!

This role covers a 5-day working week over 7 days, totaling 40 hours, including evenings and weekends. Please note that this role does not come with onsite accommodation.

Working Conditions

We’re also seeking cleaning team members who can add that extra sparkle to our guests’ holidays by keeping our resort clean, tidy, and pristine. If you’re ready to go the extra mile for our team and guests, we’d love to welcome you aboard!

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Can clean our main venues and toilets, using electrical and mechanical cleaning equipment (full training provided).
• Are comfortable handling cleaning chemicals (full training provided).
• Can assist with external road cleaning, including emptying general waste and recycling bins.
• Can move furniture to accommodate various activities within venues.
• Are diligent in cleaning and disinfecting toilets and changing rooms.

Normal Working Hours:
Evening shifts from 5 PM to 2 AM. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be over 18. Start and finish times may vary depending on the break type.

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

About Butlin’s

At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 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.

So, if you’re looking for a role where you Create Smiles, aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In, and genuinely Care For Each Other, this could be the perfect fit for you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!