Papa Johns Kitchen Manager

Butlin's; Skegness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hospitality venue in Skegness is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead a team in a fast-paced environment. You'll oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food safety and quality while managing a dedicated team. Ideal candidates have experience in restaurant management and strong leadership skills, contributing significantly to the guest experience. This role involves working 40 hours a week with participation in a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Participation in a bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to manage margins and cost control within a volume restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chefs and oversee all kitchen operations.
• Recruit, train, develop and retain kitchen staff.
• Manage stock takes, menus, and waste control.
• Ensure health & safety and food safety compliance.
• Collaborate with the Venue Manager to deliver a cohesive guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Cost management

Education

ROC and ROC Qualifications

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job description

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Papa Johns Kitchen Manager

Department: Restaurants & QSR

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Skegness

Reporting To: Toby Wilton

Description

We're on the lookout for a passionate and driven Kitchen Manager to lead our team at one of the UK's most unique Papa John's venues—one of only two restaurant/buffet-style Papa John's in the country. That's right, we're not just about delivery. We offer guests a full dine-in experience, combining the iconic Papa John's menu with the vibrant energy of Butlin's.

At Butlin's Skegness, food is at the heart of the holiday experience. Our guests come for the seaside fun, and stay for the unforgettable meals—and your leadership will help make that happen. This is a chance to manage one of our most popular dining spots, where variety, quality, and team spirit come together.

Working in one of our guest's favourite places to dine, as a Kitchen Manager you will be leading a team of Chefs, taking part in all aspects of the team from recruitment, training, development and retention for the team.

You will be accountable for stock takes, rosters, timesheets, health & safety compliance and food safety compliance for the kitchen you lead and form a close working relationship with the Venue Manager and front of house team to provide an all-round service.

The role is part of the Restaurants department and there may be times that you support other kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chefs and oversee all kitchen operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Recruit, train, develop and retain kitchen staff to maintain high performance and brand standards.
• Manage stock takes, menus, and waste control to support margin and cost control.
• Prepare and manage rosters and timesheets to ensure adequate coverage and efficiency.
• Ensure health & safety and food safety compliance across the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the Venue Manager and front of house to deliver a cohesive guest experience.
• Support other kitchen teams within the Restaurants department when required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• You are required to hold: ROC and ROC Qualifications.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification and experience leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership, communication and team-building skills; able to motivate and develop staff.
• Experience managing margins and cost control within a volume restaurant.

Additional

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