KITCHEN MANAGER WANTED — POSSIBLY THE SECOND BEST JOB IN THE WORLD
First place is still being a rockstar astronaut with unlimited pasta… but this is very close.
This isn’t just another chef job.
This is your kitchen. Your menus. Your standards.
Your chance to cook incredible fresh food in one of Birmingham's busiest, most vibrant all day venues — with the freedom to lead, create, and actually enjoy the process.
If you’ve ever wanted autonomy, creativity, and the power to say “let’s try this” and actually mean it… keep reading.
Location
Gas Street Social, The Mailbox, Wharfside Street, Birmingham B1
Salary + Hours
- 42-44hrs a week
- £36-£45,000 per annum
What you’ll be running
A buzzing 150-cover city restaurant and bar serving brunch, lunch and all-day goodness, 6 1/2 days a week. Big energy. Fresh food. Proper team spirit.
What you get
- Very Competitive salary with annual pay reviews
- Daily staff meals (yes, actual good ones)
- A genuinely supportive team who’ve got your back
- Work-life balance that isn’t just a poster on a wall
- Closed on Christmas Day — because real humans work here
- Freedom to shape and develop seasonal fresh menus
- Ongoing training, growth, and chances to explore our other venues
What we need from you
- A kithen manager who knows their craft and cares about the details
- Someone who runs a tight, organised kitchen without running it like a war zone
- Strong stock and labour control (you know the drill)
- High standards of cleanliness and professionalism
- A leader who trains, mentors and lifts the whole team
- Admin tolerance level: manageable (weekly rota + daily orders — we handle the rest)
Translation: You cook brilliantly. You lead confidently. You care about people. You want to build something you’re proud of.
If you’re ready for a role with real ownership, real creativity, and real opportunity — this is a rare one.