Junior Kitchen Manager

TN United Kingdom; Skegness; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Junior Kitchen Manager in a vibrant restaurant environment! You'll lead a team to ensure high standards of service and guest satisfaction while managing food costs and hygiene standards. This role offers the chance to inspire and develop your team in a fast-paced kitchen, all while being part of a company that values fun and teamwork. If you're energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about creating memorable dining experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Team Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or looking to step up.
• Ability to manage margins and control costs.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of the kitchen and lead a team of up to 15.
• Monitor and develop continuous improvement plans.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Management

Cost Control

Guest Satisfaction

Education

Level 3 Food Safety Qualification

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a Junior Kitchen Manager to join the Butlin's Restaurants Department based in Skegness. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you will support the running of the kitchen and lead a team of up to 15. Your focus will be on ensuring guest satisfaction by maintaining high standards of service, resource planning, recruitment, and team development.

You will monitor and develop continuous improvement plans, manage food cost budgets through effective menu planning and standards, and uphold food hygiene and health and safety standards in compliance with legislation and company policies.

You will serve as a role model for Butlin’s values, ensuring training and performance development are in place, inspiring your team to deliver excellent guest experiences. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop skills in our main buffet restaurant serving guests with a half-board dining package.

About You

• Experience in a similar role or looking to step up to this level.
• Hardworking, reliable, and proactive in improving team performance.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, high-spirited, and fun-loving.
• Passionate about delivering high standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Ability to manage margins, control costs, and ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Our chefs are special, and our guests love returning to our restaurants. The ideal candidate is fun, team-oriented, and committed to guest satisfaction.

Working Hours

Five days over seven, totaling 40 hours per week, with a bonus scheme.

About Butlin's

For over 80 years, Butlin's has been providing fun, excitement, and adventure. Our culture emphasizes creating a memorable experience for guests through our core values: Create Smiles, Get Stuck In, and Care For Each Other. Join us and be part of an exciting journey!