Kitchen Manager: Lead a Fast-Paced Southern Kitchen

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

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.