Kitchen Manager

Overview

Join to apply for the Kitchen Manager role at Slim Chickens UK
. Could you be our next Kitchen Manager in Milton Keynes? Slim Chickens serves up southern‑inspired fresh chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a casual, laid‑back setting!

Why Slim Chickens? Slim Chickens is a Sunday Times Best Big Company to work for 2025
, offering endless opportunities to develop, grow and learn new skills while working alongside some of the best colleagues in hospitality. We’re on a mission to serve the best chicken around, and as we grow, we need a Kitchen Manager who’s as excited about our journey as we are.

Slim’s is part of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), an expanding hospitality group committed to becoming the best restaurant group in everything we do. We’re obsessed with building credibility, going above and beyond, and delivering a memorable guest experience and an amazing working environment.

At BRG, we live by our core values:
Honest, Hardworking, Hungry, and Heart.

• Oversee all kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high‑quality food.
• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the management team to drive the restaurant’s success.
• Create a positive and motivating work environment in the kitchen.
• Handle any kitchen‑related issues and resolve them promptly.

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role within a fast‑paced restaurant or similar environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a kitchen team.
• A passion for cooking and delivering consistently great food.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Deep understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a high‑energy environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

• Generous colleague discount: 50% off your total bill for you and up to 5 friends across all our brands.
• Exclusive discounts at thousands of online and high‑street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym memberships, and more through the BRG Spark App.
• Free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre.
• Access to earnings anytime with our partner Wagestream.
• Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Referral rewards: earn bonuses by referring friends to join our team.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and development within our diverse brand portfolio.
• Flexible working: find a work‑life balance with flexible scheduling options.

Fast‑paced Experience

Leadership

Food Safety

Kitchen Safety

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing