At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead kitchen operations, inspire your team, and ensure top-notch food quality.
- Company: Join Slim Chickens, a vibrant and growing hospitality brand.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% off meals, exclusive discounts, flexible working, and career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with endless opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a fun team making delicious chicken and creating memorable experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25920 - 31680 £ per year.
Could you be our next Kitchen Manager in Slim Chickens Birmingham Grand Central Station? Slim Chickens serves up southern-inspired fresh delicious chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a casual, laid-back setting!
Why Slim Chickens? Slim Chickens is a Sunday Times Best Big Company to Work For 2025 and 2026, where you’ll have endless opportunities to develop, grow, and learn new skills while working alongside some of the best colleagues in hospitality. There has never been a better time to join us!
Slim's is where southern-inspired flavours meet a vibrant, modern vibe. We’re on a mission to serve up the best chicken around, and as we grow, we need a Kitchen Manager who’s as excited about our journey as we are. Slim's is part of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), a growing hospitality group of brands, 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
What You’ll Be Doing:
- 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
What We’re Looking For:
- 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
- A passion for cooking and delivering consistently great food
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
- A deep understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a high-energy environment
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
Why You’ll Love It Here: We’re offering more than just a role; we’re offering a rewarding career path with exciting benefits:
- Generous Colleague Discount: Enjoy 50% off your total bill for you and 5 friends across all of our Brands!
- Exclusive Discounts: Access special offers and discounts at thousands of online and high-street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym membership and many more through our BRG Spark App
- Secure Your Future: Benefit from free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre
- Access Your Pay Anytime: With our partner Wagestream, you can tap into your earnings whenever you need them
- Stay Well: Take advantage of our Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses by referring your friends to join our team
- Career Advancement: Enjoy excellent opportunities for growth and development within our diverse brand portfolio
- Flexible Working: Find a work-life balance with flexible scheduling options
If you’re ready to step up, lead a team, and have fun whilst doing it, Slim Chickens is where you need to be! Apply today – let’s make chicken history together!
Kitchen Manager in Birmingham employer: Slim Chickens
At Slim Chickens, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace; we are a vibrant community where every team member is valued and supported. Located in Liverpool Edge Road, our fast-paced and fun environment offers exciting career advancement opportunities, generous discounts, and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal place for anyone looking to grow while enjoying great food and camaraderie. Join us and experience a culture that celebrates teamwork and personal development, ensuring that no two shifts are ever the same.
