Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef in a well-known restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and guest experience. You will play a crucial part in nurturing talent and fostering a supportive environment while driving restaurant performance. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will help shape the future of culinary excellence. Enjoy various perks, including early access to new menus and a share of tips, while contributing to a culture that celebrates individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to earnings before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team members to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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hemel hempstead, 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 contribute to nourishing our community from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will 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 exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet 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 within your team and foster personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

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 experience in maintaining standards and understanding financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team.

Benefits:

• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work for 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 scheme, training, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama:

If successful, 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 guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.