Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, fostering a culture of support and development. Enjoy perks like free meals during shifts, tips, and access to earnings before payday. With a commitment to high standards and a positive atmosphere, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a celebrated culinary brand. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about food, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension schemes

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work schemes

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Drive restaurant performance and maintain high food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be yourself, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop team members.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What’s In It for You:

• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• 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.

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 our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at the guest’s discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed.