Kitchen Manager

Burguritos is an independent street-food business built around big flavours, quality food and busy services. We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of the kitchen, lead from the front and help us maintain consistently high standards as we continue to grow. This is a hands-on role. You’ll be working alongside the team during service as well as taking responsibility for leading shifts, running the pass, organising the kitchen and making sure everything runs smoothly. Our weekends can be particularly busy, so we need someone who is confident under pressure and comfortable directing a team when service is in full swing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and managing busy kitchen shifts

• Running the pass and keeping service flowing efficiently

• Directing, organising and supporting the kitchen team

• Opening and closing the kitchen

• Completing all required opening and closing paperwork

• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation

• Ensuring cleanliness, organisation and food safety standards are maintained

• Preparing the kitchen and team for busy services Helping maintain stock levels and minimise waste

• Leading by example and creating a positive working environment

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll need previous experience working in a busy professional kitchen, ideally with experience supervising or managing other members of staff. More importantly, we’re looking for someone who can confidently take ownership of a shift and keep the kitchen running effectively during busy periods.

You should be:

• Confident leading and directing a team

• Organised, reliable and hardworking

• Calm and effective under pressure

• Comfortable making decisions during busy services

• Passionate about maintaining high food standards

• A strong communicator Willing to get stuck in and work alongside the team

• Available to work evenings and weekends

What We Offer:

£14.00–£15.00 per hour, depending on experience

Approximately 30–40 hours per week

Paid breaks

Food provided on shift 20% staff discount

A key role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen

The opportunity to bring your own ideas and experience to the role

Opportunity to develop as Burguritos grows

Friendly, independent working environment

If you’re an experienced kitchen professional ready to take the next step, or you’re already managing shifts and looking for a role with more responsibility and input, we’d like to hear from you. Apply through Indeed with your CV and tell us a little about yourself and your experience.

Job type: Permanent Hours: 30–40 hours per week Pay: £14.00–£15.00 per hour Location: Burguritos, Chapel House Pub, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1RU

Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person