Kitchen Manager

Slim Chickens - Future Opportunities; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Slim Chickens is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our busy kitchen in the UK. You’ll oversee daily operations, train the kitchen team, and ensure top-quality food and hygiene standards while controlling costs.

Join a vibrant team at Slim Chickens and drive the restaurant’s success with strong leadership, organization, and a passion for consistently great chicken dishes. Weekend and holiday shifts required.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management within a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Restaurant management

Food safety

Organisation

Multitasking

Job description

Could you be our next Kitchen ManagerinSlim Chickens?

Why Slim Chickens?

Slim Chickens serves up southern-inspired fresh delicious chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a casual, laid-back setting!

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

  Compensation: Competitive salary