Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, fostering a positive environment for both team members and guests. You will inspire your team while ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety. With a focus on coaching and development, you will drive performance and create memorable dining experiences. Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, and a range of benefits including early wage access and generous discounts. If you thrive in a fast-paced culinary environment and are passionate about leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Early wage access

Tips sharing

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Provision of chef whites

Company events

National recognition programs

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team development.
• Proven experience in maintaining high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and celebrate team successes.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience through high food standards.
• Maintain kitchen financials, including stock control and labor costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Job description

Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, 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 from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock, and labor management.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and manage costs effectively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering inclusivity and respect.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly on your feet.

Benefits:

• Up to £3,000 annual bonus scheme
• Access to Wagestream for early wage access
• Tips sharing
• Free shift meals from our menu plus 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Provision of chef whites
• Wagamama parties and events
• National recognition programs
• Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips are paid directly to staff, vary by location, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.

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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom