Chef De Partie - Papa Johns

Butlin's; Skegness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Butlin's as a Chef de Partie, where you'll be a vital part of our kitchen team. You will assist in delivering exceptional food experiences while managing your section, ensuring high standards in a fun and dynamic environment. With opportunities for professional growth through our Chef Academy, this role is perfect for those eager to advance in their culinary careers.

Benefits

On-resort accommodation

Guaranteed 35 hours per week

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Hardworking, reliable, and proactive.
• Confident in team leadership in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sous Chef & Head Chef in kitchen operations.
• Manage small teams and oversee food preparation.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Compliance

Time 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.

Responsible for a specified section of the kitchen, ensuring the safe preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes, following set recipe specifications and brand standards.

Overseeing and managing small teams of commis chefs, you will ensure the delivery of the food proposition in accordance with food safety policy. You will be enrolled on our award-winning Butlins Chef Academy to enhance your skills in a fun and educational environment, helping you progress to more senior levels.

As a Chef de Partie, your responsibilities will be crucial in our kitchens. You will deputise in the absence of the sous chef, manage, and oversee daily operations in your section, ensuring efficiency and compliance with food safety policies.

You will also maintain a clean and organised workstation, always adhering to health and safety regulations, demonstrating these responsibilities as a standard to the Commis Chefs you lead, train, and mentor with guidance and support as needed.

You will be expected to prepare and cook dishes with pre-approved recipe specifications, ensure completion of relevant daily food diaries, and control budget margins with the support of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for individuals with experience in a similar level role. We welcome applications from those looking to step up to their next role in the kitchen.

You need to be hardworking, reliable, and proactive, always seeking better ways for the team to deliver our brand standards.

We seek energetic, enthusiastic, high-spirited, and fun-loving candidates who understand their role and the value they add to the guest experience by unleashing the team's potential.

You should have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team to maintain high standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

As with any chef role at this level, you will also manage margins, control costs, and handle all health, safety, and hygiene responsibilities.

This is a full-time, permanent role, working a guaranteed 35 hours per week, 5 days over 7, including weekends and late finishes.

Shifts vary between 7am and 12 midnight.

On-resort accommodation can be provided for those looking to relocate.

About Butlin's

At Butlin's, we're all about fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we've delighted guests with action-packed breaks for families and adults alike.

Our culture is highly praised by our team members, emphasizing our three core values: Create Smiles, Get Stuck In, and Care For Each Other.

If you want a role where you can make a difference, enjoy teamwork, and be part of a lively environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Join us now—there's never been a more exciting time to be part of Butlin's!