Job Description

Assistant Kitchen Manager - Join the Burger-Me-Up Team!

Location:

Stirchley, Birmingham

Reports to:

Kitchen Manager

Salary:

26,000-29,000 per year (plus tips), depending on ability.

Hours:

40 hours per week (permanent)

About Us:

Burger-Me-Up Ltd is a fun, energetic burger joint based in Stirchley, serving up fresh, delicious burgers, homemade shakes, and good times. We pride ourselves on top-quality service, fresh ingredients, and creating a great workplace for our team.

The Role:

We're looking for an

Assistant Kitchen Manager

to be the Kitchen Manager's right-hand person. You'll lead shifts, stay hands-on with cooking, and make sure our BOH team delivers fast, consistent, top-quality food. A big part of your role will be keeping on top of prep, stock, and deliveries so the kitchen runs smoothly day in, day out.

Key Responsibilities:

Shift Leadership:

Run kitchen shifts, delegate tasks, and keep service running smoothly.

Cooking & Quality Control:

Stay hands-on with prep and cooking while checking dishes meet our high standards.

Team Management:

Support, coach, and hold the BOH team accountable during shifts.

Kitchen Standards:

Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleaning routines.

Stock & Prep Management:

Take ownership of prep planning, stock rotation, ordering, and deliveries.

Problem-Solving:

Step in quickly and calmly to resolve issues during service.

Progression:

Build the skills and experience needed to step into the Kitchen Manager role in the future.

What We're Looking For:

Solid kitchen experience in a busy environment Strong leadership qualities -- reliable, standards-driven, and able to motivate a team Confidence in managing stock, prep, and deliveries Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills Flexible and able to work evenings and weekends Ambition to grow into a Kitchen Manager role

Perks:

Free meal on every shift + 30% staff discount Casual dress code Free parking Employee discount and store discounts Company pension Company events Clear progression into Kitchen Manager

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Hours:

40 hours per week

Salary:

26,000-29,000 per year (plus tips)

Schedule:

Weekend availability required Holidays

Additional Pay:

Tips
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Why would you like to join team BMU? Have you managed a kitchen team before? If so, explain a bit about your experience! :)
Experience:

kitchen: 2 years (preferred) Hospitality: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person