Kitchen Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Butlin’s as a Kitchen Manager in Bognor Regis, leading a vibrant team to deliver high standards in a busy kitchen. You’ll manage up to 15 kitchen staff, ensure safety compliance, and participate in training programs. If you thrive in a fun, energetic environment and are eager to create memorable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a volume restaurant environment.
• Proactive in improving team performance.
• Confident in leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of up to 15 chefs and kitchen porters.
• Oversee stocktakes, rosters, and health & safety compliance.
• Manage costs and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Food Safety Standards

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

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About The Role

We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to join the Butlin's Team based in Bognor Regis.

We believe that variety is the spice of life, and in this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop our team in one of our fantastic food venues. A Butlin’s resort is the home of getting stuck in, and no trip to the seaside is complete without great food, which we offer to every guest, every time in our restaurants.

As a Kitchen Manager, you will lead a team of up to 15 chefs and kitchen porters, overseeing recruitment, training, development, and retention. You will be responsible for stocktakes, rosters, timesheets, health & safety compliance, and food safety standards in the kitchen. You will work closely with the Venue Manager and front-of-house team to deliver excellent service.

You will support candidates through our in-house Chef Academy Development program and participate in workshops and training as needed. The role is part of the Buffets department, with occasional support for other kitchen teams and involvement in event work, such as conferences on resort.

About You

We seek individuals with experience in a similar role within a volume restaurant environment. If you're looking to step up to your next role in the kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

You should be hardworking, reliable, and proactive in finding ways to improve team performance and standards. We value energetic, enthusiastic, high-spirited, and fun-loving candidates who understand their role's impact on guest experience and can unleash the potential of their team.

You must have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team to deliver high standards in a fast-paced, busy kitchen environment. Responsibilities also include managing margins, controlling costs, and maintaining health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Our chefs at Butlin’s are special, and our guests love returning to our restaurants. The ideal candidate will be fun, eager to participate, and committed to ensuring guests have a great time, every time.

Typical working hours are five days over seven, totaling 40 hours per week, with participation in a bonus scheme.

About Butlin's

At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we’ve been delighting guests with a variety of experiences, from family breaks to adult-only Big Weekenders.

Our culture is highly valued by our team members, who enjoy creating an entertaining and fun environment for our guests, guided by our three core values.

If you want a role where you create smiles, get stuck in, and genuinely care for each other, this could be the perfect fit. Join us during an exciting time at Butlin’s!