Kitchen Manager

On-site in Gateshead·Added today (last checked 2 Nov)

Slim Chickens

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Gateshead
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 2 December

Skills

Requirements

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

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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, because great food is meant to be shared! You can also get 20% off at Carluccio's retail gift shop & deli (in store and online)
Exclusive Discounts: Access special offers and discounts at thousands of online and high-street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym membership and many 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

The role

Could you be our next Kitchen Manager in Slim Chickens Newcastle? Slim Chickens serves up southern-inspired fresh delicious chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a casual, laid-back setting!

What you'll do

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

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!

About Slim Chickens

In their own words

About the company & team

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 Brand's, 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

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