Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant restaurant chain, seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. In this full-time role, you'll create a positive environment, focusing on food quality and team development. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a chance to earn bonuses while working in a supportive atmosphere that values individuality. With additional perks like free meals during shifts and family-friendly policies, this position offers a rewarding career path in the culinary world. Join a company that celebrates diversity and recognizes your contributions!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

Paid parental leave

Uniform provided

Training and discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards.
• Manage shifts, coaching team members and planning operations.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Food Safety Compliance

Kitchen Financial Management

Training and Development

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08.05.2025

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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 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’d love to hear from you if you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and development
• Have experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Support food safety, health, safety standards, and understand kitchen financials like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating success and recognizing individual 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
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including paid parental leave
• Uniform provided
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and recognition programs

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, 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 team members and vary by restaurant; they are discretionary and not guaranteed as wages.