Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Slim Chickens Uxbridge; Uxbridge; In loco; GBP 30.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

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Salary up to £33k

45 hours per week

Career progression

Growth opportunities

Be part of team

Descrizione del lavoro

Slim Chickens in Uxbridge is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations and deliver high-quality, on-brand dishes. You will manage a dedicated team, ensure food safety and HACCP compliance, and drive efficiency across prep, service and stock control.

The role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with the ability to train staff, manage rotas and maintain impeccable hygiene standards.

Competenze

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or senior kitchen leader within a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to obtain one.

Mansioni

• Overseeing all kitchen operations to ensure smooth, efficient and consistent service.
• Leading, motivating, training and developing your kitchen team.
• Ensuring all food is prepared and presented in line with Slim Chickens recipes and brand standards.
• Taking ownership of food safety, HACCP records, allergen controls and temperature checks.
• Maintaining excellent kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Managing stock ordering, deliveries, stock rotation and preparation levels.
• Monitoring food costs, controlling waste and ensuring effective stock management.
• Maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting any faults promptly.
• Working closely with the General Manager on kitchen rotas and staffing requirements.
• Leading by example and supporting the team during busy service periods.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Food safety

Allergen procedures

Team motivation

Formazione

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Kitchen Manager - Slim Chickens

Location: Uxbridge | 45 Hours Per Week | Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about great food, leading teams and creating a kitchen that runs like clockwork? We're looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Manager to join the Slim Chickens family!

Slim Chickens brings Southern hospitality and freshly prepared, hand-breaded chicken to the fast-casual dining scene. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to take ownership of our kitchen operations in Uxbridge.

If you love working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in food quality and know how to bring the best out of your team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What's the role all about?

As Kitchen Manager, you'll take responsibility for running the kitchen, ensuring every dish is prepared to the highest standards and delivered consistently.

At Slim Chickens, every tender is marinated, hand-breaded and cooked to order. You'll lead from the front, building a strong kitchen team and ensuring food quality, safety and efficiency are at the heart of everything we do.

What you'll be doing:

• Overseeing all kitchen operations to ensure smooth, efficient and consistent service.

• Leading, motivating, training and developing your kitchen team.

• Ensuring all food is prepared and presented in line with Slim Chickens recipes and brand standards.

• Taking ownership of food safety, HACCP records, allergen controls and temperature checks.

• Maintaining excellent kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.

• Managing stock ordering, deliveries, stock rotation and preparation levels.

• Monitoring food costs, controlling waste and ensuring effective stock management.

• Maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting any faults promptly.

• Working closely with the General Manager on kitchen rotas and staffing requirements.

• Leading by example and supporting the team during busy service periods.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or senior kitchen leader within a high-volume restaurant environment.

• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

• Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to obtain one.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

• Someone organised, hands-on and confident working under pressure.

• A passion for food quality, consistency and delivering excellent standards.

• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

What's in it for you?

• Earn up to £33,250 per year!

• 45 hours per week.

• Opportunity to grow with an exciting and expanding restaurant brand.

• The chance to build and develop your own kitchen team.

• Career development and progression opportunities.

• Be part of a passionate team that takes pride in great food and hospitality.