Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a well-known restaurant chain. This role emphasizes leadership and a commitment to creating a supportive kitchen environment. You will lead a talented team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high culinary standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will drive restaurant performance while enjoying perks like free meals and a share of tips. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant culinary setting, where your contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and promote a culture of appreciation 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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is skilled and motivated.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive 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, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, engaging with your team with care and consideration.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem solving and decision making.

What’s In It For You

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• First access to our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

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

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guests’ discretion. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.