Kitchen Manager

Boparan Restaurant Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Slim Chickens is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, lead a fast-paced team, and drive excellent food quality and presentation. You’ll ensure high hygiene standards and efficient service across shifts in a lively restaurant setting.

Ideal candidate has proven kitchen management experience, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering consistently great food while managing inventory and costs in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role within a restaurant or similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a kitchen team.
• Commitment to high-quality food and consistent service.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Leading, training, and inspiring the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene.
• Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with the management team to drive the restaurant’s success.
• Creating a positive and motivating work environment in the kitchen.
• Handling kitchen-related issues and resolving them promptly.

Skills

Fast-Paced Experience

Leadership

Food Safety

Kitchen Safety

Job description

Could you be our next Kitchen Manager in Slim Chickens ? 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 Kitchen Manager who’s as excited about our journey as we are.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing all kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Leading, training, and inspiring the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food
• Maintaining the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene
• Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Collaborating with the management team to drive the restaurant’s success
• Creating a positive and motivating work environment in the kitchen
• Handling any kitchen-related issues and resolving them promptly

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role within a restaurant or similar fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a kitchen team
• A passion for cooking and delivering consistently great food
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• A deep understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a high-energy environment
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

Skills

• Fast-Paced Experience
• Leadership
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Safety