Chef - Buffet Restaurant in Leeds

We’re looking for experienced Chefs to join our Buffets team at Butlin’s Skegness. This is a role for someone who already has solid experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen and takes real pride in delivering consistent, high‑quality food.

Our buffet restaurants are at the heart of the resort, and you’ll play a key part in leading and developing the team who bring that experience to life. Working closely with the Junior Kitchen Manager, you’ll oversee the daily operation of your section, ensuring efficiency, great standards, and full compliance with food safety policies.

You’ll maintain a clean, organised workstation and set the standard for the Commis Chefs you’ll support, train and mentor. Your leadership will help them grow while keeping the kitchen running smoothly and safely.

This is a full time permanent role, 35 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 including weekends, paid fortnightly. Breakfast shifts run 4am–12pm, and dinner shifts 11am–7.30pm. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the business. Live‑in accommodation may be available for those over 18 relocating to the area (subject to DBS).

We’re looking for chefs with proven experience at a similar level in a busy, high‑volume kitchen. This role isn’t suitable for beginners or those without professional kitchen experience. You’ll be hardworking, reliable and determined, with a genuine commitment to high standards and a desire to keep improving.

You’ll understand the impact great food and great teamwork have on the guest experience, and you’ll bring the energy and enthusiasm to help your team deliver it. You’ll hold your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident leading others in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll also be responsible for managing margins, controlling costs, and maintaining excellent hygiene, health and safety practices.

Our chefs are a huge part of what keeps guests returning to Butlin’s, so we’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled, but fun, team‑spirited and passionate about creating memorable experiences for every guest, every time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Can clean our main venues and toilets which will include the use of electrical and mechanical cleaning equipment (full training will be given)
• Handle chemicals to clean venues (full training will be given)
• External road cleaning including emptying general waste bins and recycling bins
• Movement of furniture to allow for different activities within venues
• Cleaning and disinfecting of toilets and changing rooms

Normal working hours: Evening shift - 5pm - 2am. Please note that due to lone working and hours required for the role, applicants will need to be over 18 to apply. Start and finish times may vary depending on the break type.

If you think you have what it takes to come and be part of our team, we’d love to hear from you.

At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years we’ve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders.

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! We’re all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other – this could be the perfect fit for you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!