Kitchen Team Leader

GBK Belsize Park; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off meals

BRG Spark app discounts

20% off Carluccio’s

Wage Stream early pay

Referral bonus

Career development

Flexible working

Job summary

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) seeks a Kitchen Team Leader for GBK at Belsize Park to drive kitchen operations, mentor a team of cooks, and uphold GBK’s burger standards. You will ensure smooth service from prep to plate, manage stock efficiently, and maintain top hygiene and safety levels.

Ideal candidates have proven kitchen management experience, strong leadership, and a passion for gourmet burgers. This role offers on-site work within BRG’s growing hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen management or head chef role in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills under pressure.
• Passion for gourmet burgers and high standards.
• Organisational skills for stock control and rotas.
• Attention to detail to ensure plate perfection.
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Help Run the Kitchen: take the reins in the Kitchen Manager's absence, ensuring smooth prep to plating.
• Lead by Example: inspire and manage chefs and kitchen staff to deliver high standards.
• Maintain Quality: ensure every dish meets GBK's taste, presentation and quality.
• Stock & Orders: keep ingredients stocked, manage orders and cost efficiency.
• Safety & Cleanliness: uphold food hygiene and kitchen safety to health regs.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Food safety

Stock control

Cost awareness

Communication

Job description

Got a Passion for Cooking?Help LeadOur Kitchen Crew!

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

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Help Run the Kitchen:Take the reins in the Kitchen Managers absense, ensuring everything runs smoothly, from prep to plating. You’ll be the go‑to person for all things food-related.
• Lead by Example:Inspire and manage a team of chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring they’re motivated, well‑trained, and delivering consistently high standards.
• Help 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!
• Help Manage Stock & Orders:Keep the kitchen stocked with the freshest ingredients, manage orders, and ensure cost efficiency without compromising on quality.
• 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:

• Experience:Proven experience in a kitchen management or head chef role, preferably in a fast‑paced restaurant environment.
• Leadership Skills:Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team under pressure.
• Culinary Passion:A deep love for food and cooking, with a particular passion for creating gourmet burgers that wow our customers.
• Organisational Skills:Excellent organisational abilities to manage the kitchen’s operations, from stock control to team rotas.
• Attention to Detail:A keen eye for detail to ensure every plate leaving the kitchen is perfect.
• 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:

• Feast on 50% Offyour total bill for you and 5 friends across all our brands—because great food should be shared!
• Unlock Exclusive Discountson thousands of online and high-street retailers, plus restaurants, through our BRG Spark App.
• Stock up on Favourites:Enjoy 20% off at Carluccio’s retail gift shop & deli.
• Get Paid When You Need Itwith Wage Stream, offering access to advanced pay.
• Refer Friends and Earnwith our bonus scheme.
• Skyrocket Your Career:Excellent opportunities for career development across our diverse brand portfolio.
• 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!

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is a growing hospitality group committed to our goal of striving to become the Best Restaurant Group in everything we do. We’re obsessed with building credibility, going above and beyond, and delivering a memorable guest experience and an amazing working environment.

At BRG, we live by our core values:

• Honest – Acting with integrity in everything we do.
• Hardworking – Giving our best, every day.
• Hungry – Always striving for growth and excellence.
• Heart – Caring deeply about our people, our guests, and our communities.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) at Belsize Park is a popular destination for burger lovers, offering a variety of handcrafted gourmet burgers made with high-quality ingredients.