Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; 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, dedicated to celebrating individuality and diversity. In this full-time role, you will lead a passionate team, ensuring the highest food quality standards while fostering a positive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and a host of benefits including a generous annual bonus and opportunities for personal growth. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced culinary setting, where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

National recognition

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen teams and maintaining high food quality.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Manage kitchen operations, including shift planning and food safety.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Shift Planning

Job description

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wagamama

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cardiff, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

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 our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should 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 team members
• Supports food safety, health, safety standards, and understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating success and recognizes individual drives and needs

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and 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 for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, 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 at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.