Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative kitchen manager role awaits you in a vibrant and diverse environment. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will inspire your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Join a company that values individuality and offers exciting perks, including free meals and early access to new menus. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic kitchen setting. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and team development, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to earnings before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Pension schemes

Wagamama parties

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), York

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wagamama

Location:

York

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and embrace diversity. 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and fostering a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• A commitment to building a strong, developing team through recruitment and ongoing training.
• A proactive 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 with a caring approach.
• Proven experience in kitchen standards and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What’s In It For You:

• A 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 to up to 30% of 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:

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

*Tips are distributed entirely to our teams. The amount varies by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.