Back of House Buffet Manager

TieTalent; Skegness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned catering company in Skegness is seeking a Back of House Buffet Manager to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a passion for developing their team while enhancing guest experiences. This role involves managing operations efficiently and conducting audits for compliance with health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in a volume-led back of house/kitchen environment.
• Hands-on management style with a focus on detail.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Oversee cleanliness, safety, and organization across catering services.
• Conduct regular audits of kitchen and FOH areas for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Hygiene standards maintenance

Team development

Operational efficiency

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Job description

Overview

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We’re looking for a passionate leader to join us at our Skegness Resort as part of the leadership team in our Buffets department.

Description

The Back of House Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all kitchen operations, overseeing cleanliness, safety, and organisation across our catering services. This role supports the culinary team, ensuring that all kitchen, dishwashing areas and food preparation areas are safe, clean, and functional, handling up to 3000 covers daily across our kitchens. The role reports directly to the Buffets Senior Manager.

You will be vital in helping keep our kitchens safe and secure by getting involved behind the scenes to give the team a great experience. You will be part of a big team delivering our guests an entertaining holiday experience and will work collaboratively with front of house managers and lead chefs to address operational issues.

You should enjoy developing people and be passionate about delivering exceptional experiences by nurturing, training and coaching the team in a fun-filled environment. You will drive standards and have the ability to lead the team to excellence, incorporating all brand standards and Butlin’s way of working.

You should enjoy the buzz of a busy environment and will drive your team to maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness. You’ll have the ability to drive consistent brand standards while being guest obsessed and operating efficiently in everything you do. The role will involve analysing KPI’s and stock control systems while adhering to food safety and health & safety policies. You will conduct regular audits of all kitchen and FOH areas within the buffets department, liaising with all relevant leaders for compliance to all food and health & safety policies at all times.

You should have a real passion for leading by example and inspiring others to deliver experiences that truly delight our guests. You should be an advocate for your team’s fulfilment at work, ensuring regular 121s and PDP discussions to support their development and career with Butlin’s.

As with all roles at Butlin’s, no day will be the same and you will need to enjoy thinking on your feet, getting involved, and ensuring that our guest experience is always your number one priority.

• This role does not come with onsite accommodation.

About You

We are looking for an individual with prior leadership experience in a volume-led back of house and/or kitchen environment with a commitment to consistent delivery.

You should have a hands-on management style and be passionate about leading and developing a team and supporting people through regular 121s and coaching. You should be able to focus on the detail and prioritise to ensure the biggest positive impact is achieved.

Delivering an amazing experience to our guests is the most important part of this role, so you should be passionate about every interaction and seek opportunities to improve this wherever possible.

Having Level 3 Food Hygiene and a forklift license is desirable but not essential.

Typical working hours cover 40 hours per week with a variety of shifts available between 7am - 9pm and aligned to ensure appropriate management cover across these times. There may also be occasions where you will be required to deputise for the Senior Buffets Manager.

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 on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders. We’re about providing an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values: Create Smiles, Get Stuck In, and Care For Each Other.

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