Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire and develop talent while ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will foster a coaching culture, manage kitchen operations, and drive performance through positive leadership. Enjoy perks like free meals, tips, and a supportive work atmosphere that celebrates individuality. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to culinary excellence and personal growth.

Benefits

Share of the tips

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to Wagestream

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure exceptional dish preparation standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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wagamama

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maidstone, 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

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl to soul

the role |

as a senior sous chef you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team + guests. you will support in continuous coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving your restaurant performance and deliver amazing results

if you |

• focus on creating a positive environment where your team feel cared for + listened to, celebrating successes. prioritising nurturing + developing talent within your team, role modelling a coaching culture within the management team
• are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset
• are experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively either as a head chef or senior sous chef
• are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to build a strong team from recruitment + ongoing development. committed to fostering personal + professional growth within your team
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

what we look for |

• a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment
• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported
• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless
• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control
• experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary
• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career
• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

wok’s in it for you |

• share of the tips
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream

in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, training, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

**if you are successful in the interview process, you will need to attend a 7 weeks training period in united kingdom, all travel and accommodation expenses will be covered

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way