Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic kitchen, ensuring high standards in food preparation while nurturing talent within your team. With a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, you'll be recognized for your leadership skills and commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Paid parental leave

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team members to achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

You will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. Your responsibilities include coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• A dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in ensuring food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven experience in food safety, health standards, and financial management of a kitchen.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Ability to think proactively and make quick decisions.

What’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 go directly to our teams).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% distributed to our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.