Kitchen Manager - Urgent Position

Belles is an American-diner style casual restaurant and bar founded by two fine dining chefs and a maitre d in Fitzroy 10-years ago. Now with 6 busy restaurants between Sydney and Melbourne, people know us for our now infamous hot chicken, easy-drinking booze, soulful tunes and super warm service.

While on the surface we may appear like another great neighbourhood restaurant or chicken joint, at Belles it's all the 1%-ers that set us apart. Like our full table service, live-streaming DJ radio, Belles Original Draught on tap and the obsession we have with our guest experience!

And Adelaide… we're coming in hot very soon! Our flagship restaurant is opening mid June in the CBD and is our best yet, in true Belles style and vibe. 

Right now, we’re looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager to join the Belles family, working closely with our Partner, Venue Manager, Kitchen and FOH team.

In this hands-on role you’ll be: 

• Leading the team during our busiest services - making sure that all parts of the kitchen team are firing and delivering on our exacting standards
• Preparing and maintaining the quality of our signature fried chicken, sandwiches and sides within out timeframe and quality standards
• Maintaining all kitchen operating checklists and systems so service is super smooth, flawless and a hell of a lot of fun!
• Train and coach kitchen team members to our processes and standards, and maintain a high-energy, hard-working and enjoyable team culture
• The Duty Manager's right-hand for all things kitchen
• Maintaining a super clean and well-presented kitchen and equipment, compliant with food safety standards

Experience, Skills & Attitude required:

• At least 2-years experience in a kitchen manager role in a fast-paced QSR environment where quality, consistency and wait times are laser focus
• A care and professionalism for your role, team and your kitchen
• The ability to lead by example and hold your team to our high standards
• An obsessive level of detail and organisation - and loves a checklist!

What we offer you:

• Restaurant Award level remuneration
• An attractive base salary and regular weekly roster
• Centrally located - near Rundle Mall with easy access to public transport
• A staff meal on the house for every service you work
• Passionate and supportive professional team
• Generous staff discount
• The opportunity to grow and progress with a fast-growing company

Sound like you? Amazing! We'd love for you to apply directly via Seek!

For a quick vibe check, look us up on Insta - @belleshotchicken or tune into our live-streaming radio station at belleshot.radio.