Kitchen Manager

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Slim Chickens is a Sunday Times Best Big Company to work for 2025 and part of the Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), a growing hospitality group committed to becoming the best in everything we do.

• ✅ Honest – Acting with integrity in everything we do
• ✅ Hardworking – Giving our best, every day
• ✅ Hungry – Always striving for growth and excellence
• ✅ Heart – Caring deeply about our people, our guests, and our communities

• Overseeing all kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Leading, training, and inspiring the kitchen team to deliver high‑quality food
• Maintaining the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene
• Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Collaborating with the management team to drive the restaurant’s success
• Creating a positive and motivating work environment in the kitchen
• Handling any kitchen‑related issues and resolving them promptly

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role within a restaurant or similar fast‑paced 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 5 friends across all of our Brands
• Exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym membership via the BRG Spark App
• Free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre
• Access your pay anytime with Wagestream
• Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Referral rewards – earn bonuses by referring friends to join our team
• Career advancement opportunities within our diverse brand portfolio
• Flexible working – balance work life with flexible scheduling options

• Fast‑paced experience
• Leadership
• Food safety
• Kitchen safety

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitality