Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This exciting role focuses on creating a positive environment for both guests and staff, where individuality is celebrated. You will lead a passionate team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while also managing shifts and coaching your team. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and numerous perks, including a generous bonus opportunity and free meals during shifts. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking culinary environment that values personal growth and team success.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and supporting team development.
• Strong knowledge of food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high culinary standards.
• Manage shifts and ensure food safety and quality control.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Shift Planning

Coaching

Stock Control

Financial Management

Job description

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Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader who cares passionately about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching on the go
• Supports food safety, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating team success and recognizes individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide programme, becoming a "Wok Star"

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, 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 left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.