Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and personality are celebrated. In this dynamic role, you'll lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on coaching and development, you'll inspire your team to thrive while driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment that values inclusivity and growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

First to try new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure food safety and health standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 reach their potential, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

We are looking for someone who |

• Focuses on creating a positive environment where the team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Is dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, either through personal efforts or by empowering your team.
• Ensures food, health, and safety standards are maintained at the highest level, understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spots opportunities for improvement.
• Builds a coaching culture within the team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on their feet.

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 genuine conversations that ensure the team feels supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training opportunities, 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 entirely at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.