Buffet Chef

Butlin's; Skegness; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation (subject to DBS)

Job summary

Butlin’s Skegness is seeking an experienced Buffet Chef to lead the Buffets team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You’ll oversee the section, train junior chefs, and ensure service runs smoothly while maintaining food safety standards.

Breakfast and dinner shifts, 35 hours per week over 5 days (including weekends); live-in accommodation may be available for those relocating, subject to DBS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff.
• Commitment to high standards and food safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Buffets team to deliver consistent, high-quality food.
• Oversee daily operation of your section with the Junior Kitchen Manager.
• Ensure compliance with food safety policies and cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Flexibility

Weekend shifts

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Buffet Chef

Department: Buffets

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Skegness

Reporting To: Karla Bullimore

Description

About the Role

We’re looking for experienced Chefs to join our Buffets team at Butlin’s Skegness. This is a role for someone who already has solid experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen and takes real pride in delivering consistent, high‑quality food.

Our buffet restaurants are at the heart of the resort, and you’ll play a key part in leading and developing the team who bring that experience to life. Working closely with the Junior Kitchen Manager, you’ll oversee the daily operation of your section, ensuring efficiency, great standards, and full compliance with food safety policies.

You’ll maintain a clean, organised workstation and set the standard for the Commis Chefs you’ll support, train and mentor. Your leadership will help them grow while keeping the kitchen running smoothly and safely.

This is a full time permanent role, 35 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 including weekends, paid fortnightly.

Breakfast shifts run 4am–12pm, and dinner shifts 11am–7.30pm.

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the business.

Live‑in accommodation may be available for those over 18 relocating to the area (subject to DBS).

Key Responsibilities

We’re looking for chefs with proven experience at a similar level in a busy, high‑volume kitchen. This role isn’t suitable for beginners or those without professional kitchen experience.

You’ll be hardworking, reliable and determined, with a genuine commitment to high standards and a desire to keep improving. You’ll understand the impact great food and great teamwork have on the guest experience, and you’ll bring the energy and enthusiasm to help your team deliver it.

You’ll hold your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident leading others in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll also be responsible for managing margins, controlling costs, and maintaining excellent hygiene, health and safety practices.

Our chefs are a huge part of what keeps guests returning to Butlin’s, so we’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled, but fun, team‑spirited and passionate about creating memorable experiences for every guest, every time.