Kitchen Manager - Lead High-Energy Southern Kitchen

Slim Chickens; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous colleague discount 50% off

BRG Spark App discounts

Mortgage advice and wellbeing support

Pay on demand (Wagestream)

Healthcare cashplan and EAP

Referral rewards

Career advancement

Flexible working

Job summary

Slim Chickens in Birmingham (Grand Central Station) is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations and lead a dynamic team. You’ll drive high-quality food, maintain safety standards, and manage inventory and costs in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers opportunities for growth within BRG and the Slim Chickens brand, with a focus on teamwork, guest experience, and continuous improvement across shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen management in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team motivation abilities.
• Deep knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations to ensure smooth service.
• Lead, train and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and hygiene.
• Manage inventory, ordering and food cost control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with management to drive restaurant success.
• Create a positive, motivating kitchen environment.
• Address kitchen issues promptly and effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Job description

Slim Chickens in Birmingham (Grand Central Station) is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations and lead a dynamic team. You’ll drive high-quality food, maintain safety standards, and manage inventory and costs in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers opportunities for growth within BRG and the Slim Chickens brand, with a focus on teamwork, guest experience, and continuous improvement across shifts including weekends.