Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a dynamic kitchen team. In this full-time role, you will foster a positive environment, ensuring high standards in food quality and safety while driving performance. With a strong focus on team development and guest satisfaction, you will play a crucial role in creating memorable dining experiences. This position offers a supportive culture where individuality is celebrated, and your contributions will directly impact the restaurant's success. Join us in this exciting journey where your culinary passion can truly shine.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Free shift food

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong dedication to food safety and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve high standards.
• Ensure excellent guest experience through quality food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize 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 from bowl to 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, supported by your team’s skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free shift food from our menu, plus 50% outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; they vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.