Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a talented kitchen team and create exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes personal growth and a positive work environment, allowing you to thrive while delivering outstanding culinary results. With a focus on teamwork and leadership, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of food safety and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about nurturing talent and driving performance in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and passion for team development.
• Proven ability to maintain food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team members to excel.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Understanding

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08.05.2025

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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 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 outstanding results.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Focuses on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within the team.
• Ensures exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintains spotless food, health, and safety standards, understands financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spots opportunities.
• Builds a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

Benefits

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• First 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 schemes, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 guests' discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.