Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef in a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a kitchen team, foster a positive work environment, and ensure exceptional culinary experiences for guests. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will play a key role in maintaining high food safety standards and managing kitchen operations. Enjoy a range of enticing perks, including a bonus scheme, discounts, and recognition programs. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive in a dynamic culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and financial acumen in kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety.
• Drive restaurant performance while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

Job description

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Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." 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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team to achieve excellence while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills and mindset
• Experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly and make decisive actions

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate, supportive conversations
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Financial acumen related to kitchen operations, including gross profit and stock management
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow professionally and personally
• Passion for fostering an inclusive, respectful team environment
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions

Wok’s in It for You

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% discount outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our national recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long-service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident initiative.

*Tips are 100% distributed to our teams. Actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.