Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Wakefield. This full-time role offers the chance to lead a kitchen, fostering a positive environment while driving performance and maintaining high standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will coach your team and ensure exceptional food quality. Enjoy benefits such as free meals, tips, and a supportive culture that values individuality. If you're ready to make an impact in a vibrant setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for meaningful conversations.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

Job description

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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 diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving 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, able to have meaningful conversations with consideration and care.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within the team.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

Benefits:

• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team; amounts vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Additional benefits: pension scheme, training, cycle to work, discounted gym memberships, long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama:

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

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.