Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. This role focuses on fostering a positive work environment while driving performance and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. As part of a renowned restaurant chain, you'll enjoy unique benefits like early access to new menus and share of tips. Join a company that celebrates individuality and offers a supportive culture where your leadership can shine. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food during shifts

50% off meals for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to earnings before payday

Pension schemes

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with leadership roles.
• Ability to maintain high food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to achieve performance goals.
• Support team development through coaching and training.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Food safety standards

Financial understanding

Coaching culture

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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wagamama

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shrewsbury, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value 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 journey to nourish both body and 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 of your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What we look for:

• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment, capable of driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced, complex setting.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Share of tips
• Free food during shifts, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Note: If successful, you will attend a 7-week training period in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. They are discretionary and not considered wages.