Chef

Butlins; East Ferry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin’s Skegness is recruiting an experienced Chef to join our Buffets team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, lead and develop the team, and ensure consistently high-quality food that delights guests.

You’ll report to the Junior Kitchen Manager, oversee your section, train Commis Chefs, and help drive food safety, hygiene, and cost control. The role is 35 hours per week across 5 days, with weekend shifts; live-in accommodation may be available

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Proven experience at a similar level in catering.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of your section in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Lead, train and mentor Commis Chefs to deliver high standards.
• Manage margins and control costs while maintaining quality.
• Enforce hygiene, health and safety across the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

High-volume kitchen experience

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job 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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are looking for cleaning team members that can provide that extra bit of sparkle to our guest's holidays by helping to keep our resort clean, tidy and pristine. If you think you can go the extra mile for our team and our guests, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Can clean of our main venues and toilets which will include the use of electrical and mechanical cleaning equipment (full training will be given)


• Handle chemicals to clean venues (full training will be given)


• External road cleaning including emptying general waste bins and recycling bins


• Movement of furniture to allow for different activities within venues


• Cleaning and disinfecting of toilets and changing rooms

If you think you have what it takes to come and be part of our team, we’d love to hear from you.