Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role emphasizes leadership, fostering a positive kitchen environment, and ensuring top-notch guest experiences. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be pivotal in coaching your team, maintaining high food and safety standards, and driving restaurant performance. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic culinary setting. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about food, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to earnings via Wagestream

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and nurture talent within your team.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial management

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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 contribute to our mission of nourishing both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational 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 achieving excellent results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef to recruit and develop staff, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Forward-thinking and adaptable problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Note: If successful in the interview, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.

*Tips are 100% for the team. They vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; tips are not guaranteed wages.