Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative restaurant group as a Sous Chef, where your leadership will foster a vibrant kitchen environment. This role emphasizes teamwork, food quality, and safety standards, while also allowing you to inspire and develop your team. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible hours, generous bonuses, and access to exclusive events. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic culinary team that values individuality and creativity, all while contributing to a mission of nourishing from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off outside work meals

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

First access to new menus

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to maintain high food quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Operations Management

Financial Management (Gross Profit, Stock Control)

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 contribute to our mission to 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 will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to inspire and engage your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and working collaboratively
• 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

Benefits include:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours
• Free shift meals and 50% off outside work
• 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided
• First access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition programs

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 distributed to our teams and vary by restaurant. They are voluntary and not considered wages.