Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in Liverpool. This full-time role emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and the highest food quality standards. You will have the opportunity to inspire your colleagues while ensuring a positive dining experience for guests. With flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including bonuses and discounts, this position offers a unique chance to grow in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values individuality and celebrates culinary excellence!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips share

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.
• Expert in food quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Engage and inspire team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Financial Metrics Understanding

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Liverpool, 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 diversity and individuality, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a sous chef to join our journey of nourishing 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 kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health, and safety standards, understands financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrates team success and recognizes individual drives and needs

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and tips share
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• 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 and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams. They vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.