Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This exciting role involves fostering a supportive environment, ensuring high food safety standards, and driving restaurant performance. You will play a crucial part in delivering exceptional guest experiences while nurturing talent within your team. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this position offers numerous perks, including a bonus scheme and generous discounts. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and be part of an inspiring culinary journey.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Understanding

Job description

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team in our ongoing mission to nourish both body and 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 continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring each dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking 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, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver with quick thinking skills.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift (anything from our menu) plus 50% off 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.
• Be among the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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 scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages, are not guaranteed, and are not part of the employee's salary.