Kitchen Manager

Slim Chicken's - Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-casual dining brand in Milton Keynes is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations. You'll be responsible for leading the kitchen team, maintaining food standards, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. A passion for cooking and strong leadership skills are essential for success in this role. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career advancement and fantastic employee benefits, including generous discounts and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous Colleague Discount

Exclusive Discounts

Free mortgage advice

Healthcare Cashplan

Referral Rewards

Career Advancement

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team.
• Passion for cooking and delivering great food.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations for smooth service.
• Lead and train the kitchen team to deliver quality food.
• Maintain food preparation and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory and control food costs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational abilities

Multitasking skills

Knowledge of food safety

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Could you be our next Kitchen Manager in Slim Chickens Milton Keynes?

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, where you will have endless opportunities to develop, grow and learn new skills, whilst working alongside some of the best colleagues in hospitality, there really 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.

Slim's is part of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), a growing hospitality group of brands, 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

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

Why You’ll Love It Here:

We’re offering more than just a role; we’re offering a rewarding career path with exciting benefits:

• 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! Apply today – let’s make chicken history together!