Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, fostering a positive atmosphere while ensuring exceptional food quality and safety standards. As a leader, you will coach and develop your team, manage performance, and create a caring culture that celebrates talent. With competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic culinary landscape.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free shift meals

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to maintain high food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and be part of our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring |

• A focus on creating a caring, listening, and celebrating environment for your team, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
• A dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, along with understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and caring conversations.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow and succeed.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, are guest discretionary, and not guaranteed).
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our national recognition program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed by the company.