Back of House Team Member

Role overview

Slim Chickens Cheshire Oaks is looking for a motivated Back of House Team Member to support a lively, fast-moving kitchen. The brand specialises in southern-style chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches served in a relaxed, casual setting. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys food preparation, takes pride in quality, and likes working in an energetic hospitality environment.

About the brand

Slim Chickens is part of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), a hospitality group focused on building a strong reputation through excellent guest experiences and a great workplace culture. The brand has been recognised as a Sunday Times Best Big Company to Work For in 2025 and 2026, and offers room to learn, develop, and grow across a wider portfolio of brands.

What you will do

• Prepare and cook menu items to a consistently high standard.
• Keep the kitchen clean, well-organised, and running efficiently.
• Follow hygiene, sanitation, and food safety procedures at all times.
• Support stock handling, ingredient rotation, and freshness checks.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team so orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and flag any maintenance concerns promptly.
• Assist with day-to-day kitchen tasks to help operations run smoothly.
• Contribute to a positive team culture where collaboration and performance go hand in hand.

What we are looking for

• Genuine interest in cooking and serving quality food.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow directions accurately.
• Comfort working under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Clear communication and a cooperative team mindset.
• Willingness to work different shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Kitchen experience is useful, but not essential if you bring the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

Benefits and reasons to join

• 50% discount for you and up to 5 friends on your total bill across BRG brands.
• 20% off at Carluccio’s retail gift shop and deli, both in-store and online.
• Access to offers and savings across online and high-street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym memberships, and more through the BRG Spark App.
• Free mortgage advice and access to the Financial & Wellbeing Centre.
• Flexible access to pay through Wagestream.
• Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• Referral bonuses for recommending friends to join the team.
• Strong opportunities for career development and progression within the brand group.
• Flexible scheduling to support better work-life balance.

Values

BRG states its core values as being honest, hardworking, hungry, and heart-led: acting with integrity, giving your best every day, aiming for growth and excellence, and showing care for people, guests, and communities.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom. The posting does not specify pay, number of vacancies, required education, or candidate eligibility beyond the role requirements described above.

Slim Chickens also notes that it is a place to grow, learn new skills, and work in a friendly, energetic hospitality environment.