Manchester - Kitchen Team Leader

Wasabi Co.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% discount in our Restaurants

Pension scheme

Refer A Friend Scheme

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Wasabi is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader in Manchester to guide the kitchen team in delivering high-quality, fresh dishes. You will ensure food is prepared, packaged and displayed to the highest standards while upholding safety and quality checks.

You will support management and deputise during absences, contributing to a smooth, efficient kitchen operation. You’ll mentor new joiners, oversee shifts, and help maintain cleanliness and stock levels.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold items for the shop floor.
• Maintain portion control and accurate labeling.
• Assist with stock handling and kitchen cleanliness.
• Mentor and train new recruits and supervise shifts.
• Ensure HACCP and safety practices are followed.

Skills

Basic communication

Can do attitude

Team player

Flexible working

Job description

About us

We're Wasabi. We are Passionate, we are Adaptable, we are Responsible and we are a Team! We're all about fresh and authentic, constantly working together to create a new, dynamic food experience. Our passion for food and art inspires us to continuously create new dishes to delight our customers. Join us and you'll have the opportunity to be a part of a fantastic team where you can learn new skills and develop an exciting career.

About you

We are looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to join our Restaurant. You will play a pivotal role ensuring our kitchen team delivers food that is prepared, packaged and displayed to the highest possible standards, whilst complying with all quality checks and food safety control measures. You'll support the management team in ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operations and deputise in their absence.

This is the chance to be a part of something innovative, inspirational and exciting!

You're someone who is passionate about food. You thrive in a place where no two days are the same and want to work somewhere where you can feel like you're part of the family.

The Role:

Kitchen Team Leaders play a pivotal role within Wasabi by ensuring our food is created and prepared to the highest possible standards, whilst complying with all quality checks and food safety control measures. You are responsible for maintaining efficiency throughout your shift in accordance with Wasabi’s policy and guidelines. An important part of the role of Team Leader is to mentor and train new recruits at Wasabi Branches as well as supervising shifts to ensure all problems are resolved in an efficient, timely and professional manner.

Key Responsabilities:

• Preparing hot and cold food as necessary for the shop floor


• Ensuring the correct levels of portioning are maintained at all times


• Labelling and packaging of food and other items


• Receiving goods and deliveries and ensuring they are placed in the relevant areas


• Carrying out all food hygiene and health & safety practices in line with company procedures and regulations


• Completing all relevant paperwork as required, for example, product temperature checks in line with HACCP procedures


• Assisting and supporting branch Chefs/Managers with other duties when necessary


• Ensuring items are washed in the appropriate manner


• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of kitchen operations and stock at all times


• Constantly keeping up to date with menu changes and any promotions in the company


• Assisting with opening and closing procedures of the kitchen areas


• Ensuring stock levels are maintained in proportion to business and branch needs


• Assisting with stock control checks when required by management


• Adhering to all waste control measures in line with company standards and relevant procedures


• Maintaining and ensuring that all equipment is kept in good working order


• Ensuring the correct use of all equipment supplied in line with training and guidance


• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness within the front and back of house areas


• Cleaning any relevant areas as requested by your Line Manager


• Maintaining punctuality and an exemplary attendance record


• Maintaining awareness of any security threats and informing the relevant manager/s of any security breaches


• Reporting any maintenance issues immediately to relevant manager/s


• Mentoring and training new recruits as and when required


• Supervising shifts and ensuring high standards of food quality at all times


• Problem solving throughout shifts


• Providing cover and supervisory support for key aspects of kitchen operations in the absence of branch chefs or management


• Conducting daily briefing meetings as and when required


• Dealing with customers in an efficient, professional and friendly manner at all times


• Dealing with any customer complaints in line with company procedures


• Wearing the appropriate uniform and/or PPE supplied by the company in line with company policies


• Attending any training and or meetings as required by the company


• Representing the company and yourself in a professional manner


• Taking responsibility for your own personal development at work and striving to be the best in what you do; taking pride in your work


• Participating in performance reviews and actively engaging in discussions around personal performance objectives with relevant line manager/s


• Adhering to all statutory company policies and procedures


• Taking responsibility for and actioning any other reasonable tasks that may be required by management from time to time

Our Requirements:

• Basic communication skills, both written and verbal, required to follow instructions.


• Can do Attitude.


• Work either as part of the team or on your own.


• Effective, efficient, and striving for improvement.


• Willing to learn and train in different areas and tasks.


• Willing to work in varying conditions (inside and outside).


• Have an eye for detail and energy to achieve the cleanliness and inspection standards required.


• Flexible and adaptable to changing working and production environments.


• No previous experience or training is necessary, all training will be provided.

In return we provide:

• A great working environment


• Mystery Shopper Bonus


• Pension scheme


• Refer A Friend Scheme


• Free meals on shift


• 50% discount in our Restaurants


• Additional Leave after 2 years


• Employee Assistant Programme


• Stream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings


• A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox


• Online GP service via Perkbox


• Long Service Awards


• Life Assurance and


• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

COME ROLL WITH US!