Chef De Partie - Papa Johns

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

Job summary

Join Butlin's as a Chef de Partie and be part of a fun, vibrant team. You'll oversee a kitchen section, ensuring high standards of food preparation, while managing a team of chefs. With opportunities for professional development through the Butlin's Chef Academy, this role supports career progression in a fast-paced, exciting environment.

Benefits

On-resort accommodation available for relocating staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or looking to step up.
• Reliable, proactive, and energetic with a good understanding of food safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sous Chef & Head Chef in kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Lead and train a team of commis chefs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Cost Management

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job description

About The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will assist the Sous Chef & Head Chef in delivering the Butlins food propositions.

You will be responsible for a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring the safe preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to set recipe specifications and brand standards.

Managing small teams of commis chefs, you will ensure the food proposition aligns with food safety policies. You will be enrolled in our award-winning Butlins Chef Academy to develop your skills in a fun, educational environment, supporting your progression to more senior roles.

In this role, you will deputise in the absence of the sous chef, oversee daily operations in your section, and ensure efficiency and compliance with food safety standards.

You will maintain a clean and organised workstation, adhere to health and safety regulations, and demonstrate these standards as a role model to commis chefs, whom you will lead, train, and mentor with guidance as needed.

Your responsibilities include preparing and cooking dishes per pre-approved recipes, completing daily food diaries, and managing budget margins with support from the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess experience in a similar role or be looking to step up in your culinary career.
• Be hardworking, reliable, and proactive in seeking improvements to deliver our brand standards.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, high-spirited, and fun-loving, understanding your role in enhancing the guest experience by unleashing team potential.
• Hold a Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Manage margins, control costs, and uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• This is a full-time, permanent role, working 35 hours per week across 5 days, including weekends and late finishes, with shifts between 7 am and midnight.
• On-resort accommodation is available for those relocating.

About Butlin's

At Butlin's, we're about fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we've delighted guests with a range of breaks, from family holidays to adult-only events.

Our culture is highly valued—creating a fun, caring environment where team members can create smiles, get involved, and care for each other. If this sounds like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you!

Join us now for an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant team and create memorable experiences for our guests.