Senior Kitchen Manager

JR United Kingdom; Minehead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Kitchen Manager / Head Chef at Butlin's in Minehead. This role involves leading a dynamic culinary team, ensuring food safety compliance, and enhancing guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong kitchen management experience and a passion for creating a fun atmosphere. Typical working hours are 40 hours per week, five days over seven.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen operation at a similar level.
• Proven track record of team development in a commercial culinary environment.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and fun-loving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team in the Restaurants Department.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and Health & Safety policies.
• Communicate with the Food Development Team regarding operational challenges.

Skills

Team Development

Cost Control

Food Safety Compliance

Culinary Quality Service

Education

Level 3 Food Safety Qualification

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About The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to join the Butlin's Team based in Minehead.

A Butlin’s resort is the home of getting stuck in, and no trip to the seaside would be complete without great food. We offer this to every guest, every time in our restaurants.

We believe that variety is the spice of life. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and develop our team in the Restaurants Department.

You will ensure Junior Kitchen Managers lead each shift, maintain compliance with all food safety and Health & Safety policies, place orders with our onsite warehouse, and ensure HACCP compliance.

You will communicate with the Food Development Team regarding operational challenges and develop a motivated culinary team with high standards that delivers cost-effective, quality service. You will enforce cost control, monitor waste, and collaborate with the kitchen and front of house teams to ensure smooth operations.

About You

We seek individuals with experience managing a kitchen operation at a similar level, with a proven track record of team development in a commercial culinary environment.

You should be hardworking, reliable, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve team performance and uphold brand standards.

Energetic, enthusiastic, fun-loving, and team-oriented candidates who understand their role in enhancing the guest experience are ideal.

You must have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The successful candidate will be passionate about creating a fun, engaging atmosphere for guests and team members alike.

Typical working hours: 40 hours per week, five days over seven.

About Butlin's

At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we’ve been delighting guests with activities and entertainment, from family breaks to adult-only events.

Our culture is highly valued, and we aim to provide an entertaining and fun experience for all, guided by our core values.

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