Back of House Supervisor

Slim Chickens; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 50%

20% discount at Carluccio’s (gift shop

Wagestream earnings access

Healthcare Cashplan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Referral rewards

Career development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Slim Chickens Newcastle is hiring a Back of House Supervisor to lead the kitchen team and ensure top-quality, consistent food. You’ll oversee all back-of-house operations, manage inventory, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver smooth service.

The role requires supervisory kitchen experience, strong leadership, and a passion for maintaining high food-safety standards. Flexible weekends and late shifts are required in this busy hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure during busy shifts.
• Flexible availability including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back-of-house operations to ensure efficient food prep.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory and ordering to maintain stock levels.
• Collaborate with Front of House to ensure seamless service.
• Handle kitchen issues promptly to maintain smooth operations.
• Support staff training and development to uphold brand standards.
• Create a positive, productive kitchen environment.

Skills

Supervisory kitchen experience

Leadership

Food safety & hygiene

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Weekend and bank holiday availability

Job description

Could you be our next Back of House Supervisor inSlim ChickensNewcastle? Slim Chickens serves up southern-inspired fresh delicious 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 and 2026, where you’ll have endless opportunities to develop, grow, and learn new skills while working alongside some of the best colleagues in hospitality. There has never been a better time to join us!

Slim's is where southern-inspired flavours meet a vibrant, modern vibe. We’re on a mission to serve up the best chicken around, and as we grow, we need a Back of House Supervisor who’s as excited about our journey as we are.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Overseeing all back-of-house operations to ensure efficient and consistent food preparation
• Leading, mentoring, and motivating the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
• Managing inventory, monitoring food stock, and ensuring timely ordering of supplies
• Collaborating with the Front of House Supervisor to ensure seamless service
• Handling kitchen-related issues and resolving them promptly to maintain smooth operations
• Supporting staff training and development to uphold our brand’s high standards
• Creating a positive, productive work environment where the kitchen team can thrive

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a kitchen or similar fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a kitchen team
• A passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• A deep understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure
• Flexible, availability that includes weekends, late nights and bank holidays – we’re always on the go!

Why You’ll Love It Here:

We’re offering more than just a role; we’re offering a rewarding career path with exciting benefits:

• Generous Colleague Discount:Enjoy 50% off your total bill for you and 5 friends across all of our Brands, because great food is meant to be shared! You can also get 20% off at Carluccio’s retail gift shop & deli (in store and online)
• Exclusive Discounts:Access special offers and discounts at thousands of online and high-street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym membership and many many more through our BRG Spark App
• Secure Your Future:Benefit from free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre
• Access Your Pay Anytime:With our partner Wagestream, you can tap into your earnings whenever you need them
• Stay Well:Take advantage of our Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Referral Rewards:Earn bonuses by referring your friends to join our team
• Career Advancement:Enjoy excellent opportunities for growth and development within our diverse brand portfolio
• Flexible Working:Find a work-life balance with flexible scheduling options

Slim's is part of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) a growing hospitality group of Brand's, committed to our goal of striving to become 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 – 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

Compensation: To be discussed