Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. This role emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive work environment while ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest satisfaction. You'll be responsible for coaching your team, managing financial performance, and maintaining food safety standards. With exciting benefits like early access to new menus and a share of tips, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic culinary setting. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences that nourish from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food during shifts

50% discount outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to earnings before payday

Gym discounts

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven ability to uphold high standards in food safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience and high standards.
• Manage financial performance and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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wagamama

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bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining food, health, and safety standards; managing financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture within your team, involved in recruitment and ongoing development.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven ability to uphold high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial metrics like GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Ability to think proactively and make quick decisions.

Benefits |

• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
• Free food during shifts and 50% discount outside work.
• Early access to new menus and VIP event invitations.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before pay day via Wagestream.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, training, cycle-to-work schemes, gym discounts, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Note: Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.

*Tips are paid directly to team members at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages.