Kitchen Manager

Lead the Kitchen Fiesta – Become a Kitchen Manager at Chiquito! 

At Chiquito, we’re all about bold flavours, sizzling dishes, and unforgettable experiences. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a high-energy kitchen, and love leading a team to success, we’d love to welcome you as our Kitchen Manager!

Why Join Chiquito?

We know that great food starts with great leadership, so we offer:

• A Place for Everyone – We celebrate individuality and welcome anyone who brings passion, creativity, and a love for bold cooking.
• A Competitive Package – 45-hour contract, quarterly bonus and opportunity to earn Tronc
• Awesome Discounts – 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands, plus 25% off for friends & family.
• Career Growth – Fully funded apprenticeships in Hospitality Management (Level 4).
• Wellbeing & Support – Our includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, second medical opinion service, and more.
• Perks & Rewards – Early access to wages, discounted gym memberships, and exclusive savings on theme parks, shopping, and more!
• Team Competitions & Events – Win trips, join team parties, and earn e-points to spend on your favourite brands.

What You’ll Do as a Kitchen Manager:

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver bold, flavour-packed dishes with consistency and flair.
• Work closely with the management team to hit restaurant goals and drive performance.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation.
• Create a fun, motivating team environment focused on development and progression.
• Be commercially savvy—understand profit & loss and make smart, efficient decisions.

Who We’re Looking For:

At Chiquito, our teams are like family. We put people at the heart of everything we do, creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, feel supported, and grow your career. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know – we’ve got you.

Thinking about using AI tools for your application? They can be great for getting started, but what really makes an application shine is you – your experience, personality, and leadership style.

What’s the process?
Application → CV review → friendly phone chat → first‑stage interview → second‑stage interview → offer and onboarding 

At Chiquito, we don’t just hire experience we hire leaders. If you’re a strong communicator, passionate about people, and thrive in a guest-focused, high-energy setting, we want to hear from you.

Ready to lead the kitchen fiesta? Apply now and bring your flavour to Chiquito!

Lead the Kitchen Fiesta – Become a Kitchen Manager at Chiquito! 

At Chiquito, we’re all about bold flavours, sizzling dishes, and unforgettable experiences. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a high-energy kitchen, and love leading a team to success, we’d love to welcome you as our Kitchen Manager!

Why Join Chiquito?

We know that great food starts with great leadership, so we offer:

• A Place for Everyone – We celebrate individuality and welcome anyone who brings passion, creativity, and a love for bold cooking.
• A Competitive Package – 45-hour contract, quarterly bonus and opportunity to earn Tronc
• Awesome Discounts – 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands, plus 25% off for friends & family.
• Career Growth – Fully funded apprenticeships in Hospitality Management (Level 4).
• Wellbeing & Support – Our includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, second medical opinion service, and more.
• Perks & Rewards – Early access to wages, discounted gym memberships, and exclusive savings on theme parks, shopping, and more!
• Team Competitions & Events – Win trips, join team parties, and earn e-points to spend on your favourite brands.

What You’ll Do as a Kitchen Manager:

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver bold, flavour-packed dishes with consistency and flair.
• Work closely with the management team to hit restaurant goals and drive performance.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation.
• Create a fun, motivating team environment focused on development and progression.
• Be commercially savvy—understand profit & loss and make smart, efficient decisions.

Who We’re Looking For:

At Chiquito, our teams are like family. We put people at the heart of everything we do, creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, feel supported, and grow your career. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know – we’ve got you.

Thinking about using AI tools for your application? They can be great for getting started, but what really makes an application shine is you – your experience, personality, and leadership style.

What’s the process?
Application → CV review → friendly phone chat → first‑stage interview → second‑stage interview → offer and onboarding 

At Chiquito, we don’t just hire experience we hire leaders. If you’re a strong communicator, passionate about people, and thrive in a guest-focused, high-energy setting, we want to hear from you.

Ready to lead the kitchen fiesta? Apply now and bring your flavour to Chiquito!