Kitchen Lead: Elevate Quality, Mentoring Team

Slim Chickens; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount across brands

Exclusive retailer discounts

Financial & wellbeing support

Wagestream earnings access

Healthcare cash plan

Referral bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Slim Chickens Leeds is seeking a Back of House Supervisor to oversee all kitchen operations, mentor the team, and ensure high standards of food safety and quality. You'll work closely with Front of House to deliver smooth service in a fast-paced, hospitality environment.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong leadership, excellent organisation, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Weekend, late nights and bank holidays flexibility is essential to support our busy brand.

Qualifications

• 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 including weekends, late nights and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Organisational

Food safety

Calm under pressure

Weekend availability

Job description

Slim Chickens Leeds is seeking a Back of House Supervisor to oversee all kitchen operations, mentor the team, and ensure high standards of food safety and quality. You'll work closely with Front of House to deliver smooth service in a fast-paced, hospitality environment.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong leadership, excellent organisation, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Weekend, late nights and bank holidays flexibility is essential to support our busy brand.