Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse culinary team as a Sous Chef at a well-known restaurant chain. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead with passion, ensuring high standards of food quality while inspiring your team. You will manage kitchen operations, uphold food safety standards, and understand financial aspects of the business. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including an annual bonus, discounts, and opportunities for growth. Be part of a company that values individuality and celebrates team successes.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% discount outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team ensuring high food quality standards.
• Inspire and develop team members while maintaining a positive environment.

Skills

Team Management

Kitchen Operations

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Sous Chef, you will lead with passion, ensuring high standards of food quality and standards, inspiring your team, and creating a positive environment for guests and staff alike.

We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to excel
• Have experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Support food safety, health and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s In It for You:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours
• Free shift food and 50% discount outside work
• 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided
• Opportunity to try new menus and participate in parties and recognition programs
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, discounts, gym memberships, awards

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are distributed at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.