Chef Opportunities

Butlins; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin’s is seeking a chef to help create memorable meals across our venues, with duties to prepare and present high-quality dishes and uphold excellent food hygiene.

You’ll join a lively team, learn across menus, and work evenings and weekends as part of a flexible kitchen environment.

Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential; enthusiasm and a positive, can-do attitude matter most.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential.
• Enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and flexibility are valued.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene standards.
• Support smooth kitchen operations across multiple venues.
• Work as part of a busy team.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Calm under pressure

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Evenings and weekends availability

Job description

About the Role

At Butlin’s, dining is a huge part of the holiday experience. As one of our chefs, you’ll help create memorable moments through fantastic food. We believe variety is the spice of life, and you’ll get plenty of it here. We serve up everything from American-style favourites and traditional fish and chips to chargrilled chicken and pub classics. We’re also home to Europe’s only Papa John’s pizza buffet! You’ll support the smooth running of the kitchen by preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards and helping deliver an amazing experience for our guests. Along the way, you’ll be able to build your skills and confidence, while working alongside talented chefs across a range of venues and menus. Previous experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential. What matters most is enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

About You

We’re looking for people who enjoy being part of a team and working in a lively environment. You’ll bring energy, passion and a positive ‘get stuck in’ attitude, along with the ability to stay calm under pressure and keep smiling during the busiest mealtimes. If you’re someone who takes pride in what you do and thrives in a fast-moving kitchen, we’d love to see what you can bring to the table.

About Butlin’s

Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture. As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!