Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative kitchen manager is sought to lead a dynamic team in a vibrant restaurant setting. This role emphasizes creating a supportive atmosphere while ensuring exceptional culinary standards and guest satisfaction. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will inspire your team, manage kitchen operations, and drive performance. With a commitment to inclusivity and talent development, you will play a crucial role in shaping the dining experience. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and offers exciting benefits, including training and a share of tips. This is an opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment while making a real impact.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menus

Wagestream access

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure excellent guest experience with high food standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food safety standards

Financial management

Education

Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef

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Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 — 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’ll 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 exceptional results.

What we look for:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, either personally or through your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Proven experience in food safety, health and safety standards, and financial management of a kitchen.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly.

Benefits:

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

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Note: 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 guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.