Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; 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 in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes creating a positive atmosphere while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. With a focus on leadership and team development, you will play a crucial role in driving restaurant performance and enhancing guest experiences. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, flexible earning access, and generous discounts. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team empowerment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of 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 your team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial performance understanding

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

col-narrow-left

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

2

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards and empowering your team.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, left at guest's discretion).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs like 'Nationwide 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.

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