Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop your team while ensuring top-notch food safety and financial management. With a focus on performance and teamwork, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy benefits like free meals, early access to new menus, and a supportive training program. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are passionate about culinary excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings via Wagestream

Pension schemes

Training

Cycle-to-work schemes

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams als Head Chef oder Senior Sous Chef.
• Kenntnisse in Lebensmittelsicherheit und finanziellen Aspekten wie Lagerkontrolle.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leader creating a positive environment for the team.
• Coaching and developing the team to drive restaurant performance.

Skills

Küchenleitung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

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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 personality over perfection. 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 inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to perform at their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Knowledge of food safety, health standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• A proactive problem solver who can make quick decisions and think on their feet.

Benefits:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Access to up to 30% of earnings 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 covered.

*Tips are distributed at the guest's discretion and are not guaranteed wages.