Back of House Team Member

Slim Chickens; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discount

BRG brand discounts

Staff training and development

Flexible shifts

Employee discounts across BRG

Job summary

Slim Chickens Birmingham Arena is hiring Back of House Team Members to support our fast-paced kitchen and uphold high standards.

You’ll prepare and cook menu items to perfection, keep the kitchen clean, follow food safety guidelines, and work with a collaborative team to ensure orders are accurate and timely.

We offer a generous staff discount, training, and flexible shifts including weekends, with opportunities to grow within BRG.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or fast-paced food service is a plus.
• Ability to follow recipes and HACCP/good hygiene practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to standard.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen workspace.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with stock rotation and ingredient freshness.
• Work with the kitchen team to ensure accurate and timely orders.
• Handle kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Cooking & prep

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Work weekends

Stamina under pressure

Job description

Could you be our next Back of House Team MemberinSlim ChickensBirmingham Arena? Slim Chickens serves up southern-inspired fresh delicious chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a casual, laid-back setting!

Are you passionate about preparing great food and ensuring high standards in the kitchen? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Slim Chickens is looking for hardworking and enthusiastic Back of House Team Members to join our growing family!

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!

At Slim Chickens, Southern-inspired flavours meet a modern, energetic vibe. We’re on a mission to serve up the best chicken around, and as we grow, we need team members who are just as passionate about quality as we are.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing and cooking menu items to perfection, ensuring every dish meets our high standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
• Following food safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines at all times
• Assisting with inventory management, stock rotation, and ensuring the freshness of ingredients
• Working as part of a team to ensure orders are prepared accurately and delivered on time
• Handling kitchen equipment safely and reporting any maintenance needs
• Supporting the kitchen team with various tasks to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment where everyone thrives

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for cooking and delivering quality food
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
• Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn and a positive attitude are essential!

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• 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

If you’re ready to step up, lead a team, and have fun whilst doing it, Slim Chickens is where you need to be!

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