Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive atmosphere for both team members and guests, ensuring high standards of food preparation and safety. With a strong focus on coaching and development, you will empower your team to excel while driving restaurant performance. Enjoy perks like free meals, early access to new menus, and various employee benefits. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to earnings before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Pension schemes

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Job description

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wagamama

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Stockport, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate diversity and individuality. We value personality over perfection—be yourself, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in 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 of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring |

• 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 within management.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either by your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• 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.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, engaging with your team with consideration and support.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• A proactive problem solver.

What’s In It For You |

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

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

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

*Tips are 100% for our teams, varying by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.