Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team. In this full-time role, you will cultivate a positive and inclusive environment, ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience. Your leadership will inspire the team, while your problem-solving skills will drive performance. Enjoy benefits like tips sharing, free meals, and discounts, along with a comprehensive training program. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career and make a significant impact in a vibrant restaurant setting.

Benefits

Tips sharing

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension schemes

Training

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience with high-quality dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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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 difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating 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 excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Experience in kitchen safety standards and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect in the workplace.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Tips sharing
• Free shift meals from our menu and 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 to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

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

Additional Information

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

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.