Kitchen Manager - GBK Bracknell

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - Boparan Restaurant Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead their kitchen team. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and managing stock and safety protocols. You'll inspire a team of chefs while fostering a culture of culinary excellence. With opportunities for career growth and exciting perks, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a love for gourmet cooking. If you're ready to make an impact and deliver exceptional food experiences, this is the role for you!

Benefits

50% Off total bill for you and 5 friends

Exclusive Discounts through BRG Spark App

20% off at Carluccio’s retail gift shop

Access to advanced pay with Wage Stream

Bonus scheme for referrals

Career development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen management or head chef role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, ensuring smooth prep and plating.
• Inspire and manage a team to maintain high food standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Culinary Passion

Communication Skills

Job description

Got a Passion for Cooking? Lead Our Kitchen Crew!

Are you a whizz in the kitchen with a love for crafting top-notch food? Ready to step up and lead a busy kitchen team? Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) is looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager to take charge of our kitchen operations and ensure every burger we serve is nothing short of perfection.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Run the Kitchen: Take the reins in the kitchen, ensuring everything runs smoothly, from prep to plating. You’ll be the go-to person for all things food-related.
2. Lead by Example: Inspire and manage a team of chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring they’re motivated, well-trained, and delivering consistently high standards.
3. Maintain Quality: Ensure every dish that leaves the kitchen meets GBK’s high standards for taste, presentation, and quality. You’ll be the guardian of our famous burgers!
4. Manage Stock & Orders: Keep the kitchen stocked with the freshest ingredients, manage orders, and ensure cost efficiency without compromising on quality.
5. Ensure Safety & Cleanliness: Uphold the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety, making sure everything is spick and span and in line with health regulations.

What You Bring:

1. Experience: Proven experience in a kitchen management or head chef role, preferably in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
2. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team under pressure.
3. Culinary Passion: A deep love for food and cooking, with a particular passion for creating gourmet burgers that wow our customers.
4. Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational abilities to manage the kitchen’s operations, from stock control to team rotas.
5. Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure every plate leaving the kitchen is perfect.
6. Commitment to Safety: Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

What’s in It for You: We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a career full of excitement and growth:

1. Feast on 50% Off your total bill for you and 5 friends across all our brands—because great food should be shared!
2. Unlock Exclusive Discounts on thousands of online and high-street retailers, plus restaurants, through our BRG Spark App.
3. Stock up on Favourites: Enjoy 20% off at Carluccio’s retail gift shop & deli.
4. Get Paid When You Need It with Wage Stream, offering access to advanced pay.
5. Refer Friends and Earn with our bonus scheme.
6. Skyrocket Your Career: Excellent opportunities for career development across our diverse brand portfolio.
7. Work Your Way: Enjoy flexible working opportunities that suit your lifestyle.

Ready to Cook Up a Storm?

If you’re a skilled kitchen professional with a passion for food and leadership, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join the Gourmet Burger Kitchen team as our new Kitchen Manager and help us deliver the best burgers in town.