Kitchen Manager - Birmingham

TGI Friday's; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular American restaurant chain in Birmingham is on the lookout for a dedicated Kitchen Manager. In this role, you'll lead the kitchen team, ensuring operational excellence and a guest-focused environment. You will manage budgets, enhance team performance, and uphold TGI Friday's standards. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits such as generous annual leave, and various professional development opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact and enjoy an exciting culinary journey.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday each year

Enhanced pension benefits

Private medical healthcare

50% discount on food for you and guests

Skill development programmes

Generous Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible pay options

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a similar role with a proven track record.
• Ability to demonstrate a guest obsessed culture.
• Strong financial skills for managing audits and budgets.
• Excellent communication skills to lead the kitchen team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team performance.
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations and performance.
• Ensure compliance with TGI Friday's standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest Obsession

Financial Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Birmingham

Job Title : Kitchen Manager

Competitive Salary guaranteed 48-Hour contract & unlimited TRONC.

We are SO back!

At TGI Fridays we are the home of the feel-good American grill, and we are famous for bringing our guests back to a freedom they never knew they missed.

As a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef you will be guest obsessed to deliver a magical experience with real food, real vibes, and a spirit of celebration.

Our "Showtime" guest journey brings an American style service to every shift, every plate, and every table.

Join our leadership team today and experience the opportunity to be bold, be brilliant and be real!

Apply directly to us and enjoy the following benefits :

• Guaranteed 48-hour contract (over 7-day operation)
• 30 days paid holiday each year.
• Enhanced pension benefits and private medical healthcare
• 50% discount on food in our restaurants for you and up to 5 guests
• Participation in our many reward programmes, long service awards, leadership conferences and many cultural events through the year
• Skill development programmes that will support you in fast-tracking your career progression.
• Participation in our Apprenticeships programmes that are available to all levels.
• A generous Refer a Friend scheme with great bonuses paid for each successful referral.
• Unlimited TRONC
• Family Friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Participation in local incentives that offer exciting and unique travel experiences globally.
• Wellbeing and support services designed for everyday life and / or significant moments.
• Access to a 24 / 7 helpline of nurses, counsellors, midwives, and pharmacists
• Discounted gym membership and online fitness classes.
• Flexible pay - early access to your pay; savings accounts; discounts; cashback; access to personal financial coaches and learning resources.
• The opportunity to make new friends along the way.

Being a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Key Responsibilities

While you are reporting to the General Manager you will be leading in all aspects of kitchen operations for your store.

Your key duties will include the following;

To lead and inspire the performance of the kitchen team. Full responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operation and performance. This includes People, Guest, Sales, Profit, Operations, Health & Safety and Property.

To ensure that TGI Friday's standards are maintained, and the kitchen performance delivers its targets through a People First, Guest Obsessed, Operational Excellence Strategy.

About you

• Solid experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of leading and delivering.
• The ability to demonstrate the delivery of a guest obsessed culture.
• Restaurant / hospitality experience
• Proven track record of leading teams to success
• Strong financial skills and be able to comfortably manage all audits and due diligence.
• The ability and skill to manage budgets, labour controls and forecasting.
• Strong commercial acumen that enables you to drive sales and deliver business results.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think fast.
• Great communication skills that allow you to lead and inspire a team and delight our guests.

About us

At TGI Fridays we celebrate individuality and authenticity. We celebrate diversity through our "Pridays" forum and inclusivity programmes. We support LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity and accessibility by encouraging our team to bring their true self to every shift. We all belong in the Fridays Family.