Kitchen Leader

BOOM BATTLE BAR; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Escape Hunt ticket (annual)

50% off meals

TipJar tips access

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wagestream discounts

Karma Day

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Boom Battle Bar is seeking a kitchen leader to inspire and guide our kitchen team in Reading. You will uphold top quality and presentation, and drive efficiency in day-to-day operations.

Working with the General Manager, you'll control food costs, labour budgets, and waste, while coaching staff and delivering memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team development
• Attention to detail and high standards of quality
• Ability to manage costs and budgets

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, coaching and developing staff
• Maintain top quality and presentation of food
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and large-scale orders
• Collaborate with the General Manager on food costs and labour budgets

Job description

About The Role.

As a vital part of our kitchen operations, you'll play a crucial role in leading and inspiring our talented kitchen team. With a passion for attention to detail, you'll maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation, amazing our guests bite after bite.

As a natural leader, you'll motivate and develop our kitchen team. Through your coaching and training efforts, you'll bring out the best in each team member and help them grow both professionally and personally.

From catering for corporate events to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests, you'll thrive in managing the day-to-day operations of our kitchen. Your ability to efficiently handle large-scale orders and maintain composure under pressure will be invaluable.

You'll work closely with the General Manager to manage controls of food costs, labour budgets, and manage both controllable and fixed expenses, ensuring the financial success of our kitchen operations.

• We are our teams biggest advocates! We’ll give you a clear personal development plan for you to be promoted to your dream role – with or without us.
• 28 days paid holiday
• Enjoy one free annual Escape Hunt adventure per year!
• 50% off on food and drink in any of our venues at Boom Battle Bar & Escape Hunt!
• Access to your tips weekly through TipJar
• Life Assurance policy once your probation has been passed.
• Workplace pension from the age of 22 and above with employer contributions
• Access to Wagestream and their financial services and discounts
• Looking for good karma? Well we've got you covered with another annual paid day off for our 'Karma Day' - volunteer for a day with an organisation of your choice to make a difference.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 access to free, confidential and specialist mental health/wellbeing support. There’s a huge amount on offer within this program inclusive of ten free therapy sessions and so much more!
• Be in the runnings to win incredible incentives on a regular basis! Such as a Brixton Brewery Tour, London bar hopping with Bacardi, Johnnie Walker tour with a fine dinning experience, F1 Race Days, Concert & Sporting Tickets, all expenses paid holiday to Ibiza, Hampers to take home and so much more!

Who Are We

Boom Battle Bar is the unrivalled leader in the world of competitive socialising. Picture Axe Throwing, Beer Pong, Augmented Darts, Karaoke and a whole lot more, all wrapped up in an atmosphere booming with epic cocktails, live DJ beats, and nothing but good vibes

Our journey began with a bang in 2022, and we haven't hit the brakes since. Breaking boundaries, we proudly launched our first international venue in Dubai during the summer of 2023, and the party continues as we expand across the country!

We're not just about the games and the drinks, we're about creating those unforgettable experiences and getting people truly lost in the moment escaping their reality, leaving them wanting to come back for more. It's when our guests say, 'Screw it, I'll be hungover tomorrow,' that we know we've succeeded.

And who makes it all happen? You, part of our exceptional teams of top talent!

Check out our socials to see more of what we're about! https://www.instagram.com/boombattlebar/?hl=en