kitchen manager

wagamama; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagamama is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen, ensuring a positive atmosphere for both team members and guests. This role requires a hands-on leader with a passion for food and experience in managing a full-service restaurant. You'll motivate your team and maintain food quality in a thriving environment, committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Quarterly performance bonus

Medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance

Paid vacation

Opportunities for professional growth and progression

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a kitchen manager, head chef, or executive chef.
• Experience opening new restaurants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a positive working environment and driving restaurant performance.
• Developing and coaching team members for succession planning.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Food Safety Compliance

Cost Control

Hands-on Cooking Skills

Passion for Food

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager who understands both the business and people aspects of running a successful kitchen.

A successful Kitchen Manager at Wagamama cares about creating a positive environment for our team and guests. They drive restaurant performance by hiring top talent, developing, and coaching their team to excel. Successful Kitchen Managers understand their numbers and have a sense of urgency when it comes to delivering excellent food in a clean kitchen with skilled cooks.

Be you, be part of it

Being the best Kitchen Manager means driving performance. Our comprehensive training program will support you in becoming your best.

• A commercially aware leader who fosters a positive, caring environment daily.
• Proactively develops team members, recognizing the importance of succession planning.
• Delivers outstanding results and goes the extra mile.
• Has a true passion for food and hands-on cooking skills.
• Works effectively with your team and GM to control food costs and maximize profitability.
• Inspires your team to excel continuously.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ensures compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.

Required: Minimum 3 years’ experience as a kitchen manager, head chef, or executive chef in a full-service restaurant.

Preferred: Experience opening new restaurants.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance
• Paid vacation
• Opportunities for professional growth and progression

Our Story

‘Kaizen’, meaning ‘good change’, is our guiding philosophy. It influences every dish we create and inspires us to improve continuously. Since opening in London in 1992, and expanding to the US in 2007, Wagamama has grown to multiple locations across Boston, New York City, Tampa, and Arlington, committed to building a vibrant business in the USA.

At Wagamama, we spread positivity through our behaviors:

• Cares: Show care for people through your interactions.
• Communicates: Engage meaningfully with guests and team.
• Owns It: Take responsibility for your actions positively.
• Embraces Change: Strive to improve daily.
• Leads: Lead in a way that positively impacts the team and embodies Wagamama’s spirit.

We celebrate diversity and encourage authentic selves at work. Be you, be Wagamama!

Check us out here: https://www.wagamama.us/

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person