Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Sous Chef in a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring top-notch food quality and safety standards while fostering a positive environment. With flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of exciting benefits, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking company that values individuality and teamwork. Celebrate successes with your team and enjoy perks like free meals and generous bonuses. If you’re ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Participation in recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.
• Passionate about food quality and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to achieve excellence.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Operations Management

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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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 seeking 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 passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. 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 achieve excellence and maintain high standards.
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs.

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay and a share of tips (tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant).
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hours to support your side activities.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Participation in Wagamama parties and recognition programs.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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