Buffet Chef de Partie

Butlin's; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known holiday resort in Nottingham is seeking a Chef de Partie to work in a vibrant kitchen environment. The role involves preparing dishes, leading commis chefs, and ensuring food safety compliance. Candidates must have prior culinary experience and a Level 3 Food Safety certification. This position offers a unique chance to develop culinary skills through an award-winning Chef Academy in a fun and exciting setting.

Benefits

Enrollment in Award-Winning Chef Academy

Support for career advancement

Fun working environment

Qualifications

• Experience at a similar level is essential.
• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of dishes across buffet venues.
• Oversee small teams of commis chefs.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Management System.

Skills

Team collaboration

Food preparation

Leadership

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Professional Cookery qualification

Job description

About the Role

Being a Chef at Butlin's is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for food and cooking with creating memorable experiences for our guests every day.

As a Chef de Partie, you will work with a talented team of chefs to prepare a variety of dishes across our buffet venues.

You will collaborate with a Junior Kitchen Manager and oversee small teams of commis chefs to ensure high-quality standards are met consistently.

You will be responsible for a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring the safe preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to recipes, brand standards, and Food Safety Management System compliance.

Joining Butlin's includes enrollment in our Award-Winning Chef Academy, providing opportunities to develop your skills in a fun, educational environment and advance your culinary career.

About You

We seek motivated individuals eager to progress within our fast-paced and exciting brand.

Experience at a similar level is essential, along with leadership experience and a flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to ensure smooth operation of our buffet venues.

REQUIRED: LEVEL 3 FOOD SAFETY

We support your career growth by helping you achieve a Level 2 or Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification through our Chef Academy.

About Butlin's

At Butlin's, we're all about fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we've been creating memorable holidays for families and adults alike.

Many of our team members highlight our culture as one of the best aspects of working here—focused on providing guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, driven by our core values.

If you want a role where you can Create Smiles, are not afraid to Get Stuck In, and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other, this could be the perfect fit for you.

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