Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Sous Chef in a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while leading a passionate team. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including a generous annual bonus and family-friendly policies. Be part of a culture that celebrates individuality and teamwork, where your contributions are recognized and valued. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay and Tips

Access to Earnings Before Payday

£1000 Annual Bonus Opportunity

Flexible Hours

Free Shift Meals

50% Off Outside Work Meals

Family-Friendly Policies

Uniform Provided

Early Access to New Menus

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen Operations Management

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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wagamama

Location:

coventry, 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 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 should have excellent food knowledge and standards, and be able to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team through training and development
• Have experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and working with the team
• Support food safety, health and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loved to celebrate team successes and recognize individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

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
• Free shift meals and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% distributed to our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not guaranteed as wages.