Kitchen Manager: Lead, Grow & Inspire a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Slim Chickens UK & Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Slim Chickens UK & Europe is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, lead a fast-paced team, and uphold food safety and quality across our hospitality concept. You’ll manage inventory, costs, and health & safety compliance while driving the restaurant’s ongoing success in a dynamic setting.

The role requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and a passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food in a high-energy environment with flexible weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role in a restaurant or fast-paced setting.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and guide a kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.

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

Kitchen Leadership

Staff Training

Food Safety

Leadership

Tools

Inventory software

POS systems

Job description

Slim Chickens UK & Europe is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, lead a fast-paced team, and uphold food safety and quality across our hospitality concept. You’ll manage inventory, costs, and health & safety compliance while driving the restaurant’s ongoing success in a dynamic setting.

The role requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and a passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food in a high-energy environment with flexible weekend shifts.