Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Gloucester. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, where you will lead and inspire your team to maintain high food quality standards while creating a positive work environment. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and numerous perks including a generous bonus opportunity and free meals during shifts. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting and are dedicated to supporting your team's growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

New menu tastings

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards, leading and inspiring the team.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Support kitchen standards and understand financial aspects.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Management

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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 alike. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and development to help them excel and maintaining high standards
• Have experience managing the line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage, and enjoy coaching on the go
• Support your kitchen’s food, health, safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.

*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.