Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and vibrant team as a Sous Chef at a well-known restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring food quality and operational excellence while fostering a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including bonuses, discounts, and recognition as a 'Wok Star'. If you are enthusiastic about culinary arts and team development, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Pension

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Management

Kitchen Operations

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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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 on a journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Sous Chef, you'll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members alike. An expert in food quality and standards, you'll lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We'd love to hear from you if you...

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to achieve their best.
• Have experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Support food safety, health, safety standards, and understand 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 plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side projects
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.