Firehouse Grill Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)

Ready to turn up the heat, lead a sizzling kitchen team, and embrace the holiday vibe?

At Butlin’s, great holidays start with incredible food! We are on the lookout for an energetic and passionate Junior Kitchen Manager to run the pass at our high-energy, open-kitchen restaurant: the Firehouse Grill! From tongue-tingling chargrilled favorites and juicy chicken to signature build-your-own burgers and epic sharing platters, you will be at the center of the action. Our guests get to watch the culinary magic happen live!

If you are a high-spirited leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves to join in the fun, and can keep a large team inspired under the spotlight, this is your time to shine!

Working Hours: You’ll be working a 40-hour week spread over 5 days out of 7. Flexibility is key, as some shifts may involve late-night finishes to cover our fantastic adult breaks.

We provide clear training schedules and personal development plans to help you fast-track your hospitality career. You will work with an amazing team in an exciting resort environment where no two days are ever the same!

To join us, you should have:

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• A proven track record in a similar kitchen leadership role
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• A certified Level 3 Food Safety qualification
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• A hard-working, reliable attitude
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You will lead by example in full view of our guests, keeping energy high and presentation standards flawless. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Managing margins, controlling costs, and hitting food budgets
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• Running daily briefings and mentoring your chefs to unleash the team’s potential
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• Building a fun, high-performing culture
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• Driving strict accountability for all health, safety, and hygiene regulations
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• Stepping up to manage the kitchen whenever the Kitchen Manager is away
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Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That’s right, ‘fun’ is in our DNA, and we’ve been delighting guests for almost 90 years! Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they’ll say about working at Butlin’s is our culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an ‘Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break’, from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. If you’re looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In, and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you’ll fit right in!