Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; 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 Cardiff. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, focusing on creating a supportive environment for both staff and guests. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a passion for culinary excellence, ensuring every dish meets high standards. With a commitment to fostering talent and driving performance, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Join this innovative firm and enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support and inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Job description

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wagamama

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cardiff, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Are committed to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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, with the ability to have genuine conversations that make your team feel heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

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 go directly to the team, vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs such as being a nationwide wok star.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are given at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.