Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Telford. This exciting role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while fostering a positive work environment. With flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including a generous annual bonus and family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in a supportive and rewarding atmosphere. Join a company that values individuality and celebrates team success.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips share

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.
• Expert in food quality and safety standards.
• Experience managing kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Manage kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Support food safety and financial aspects of kitchen operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Planning Shifts

Coaching

Stock Control

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

telford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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

We are 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, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual 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 side pursuits
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, 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. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.