Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel, launching exclusively in Sainsbury’s. Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market, consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi’s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Sushi Kitchen Manager ( night shift ) to join our Production Team based in Park Royal. The Role: The Sushi Kitchen Manager will manage the operational activities within the CPU Sushi kitchen and have full responsibility for quality, safety and cost control. These will include training and monitoring Team’s performance in accordance with food quality standards and all other company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Food Quality Ensure all food safety procedures are strictly followed. Relay any queries or issues related to menus, ingredients, and suppliers to the appropriate channels. Ensure all kitchen staff are trained on full menu specifications. Maintain high food quality standards in line with company specifications. Ensure portion control, recipe adherence, and presentation standards are consistently met. Regularly review all products and report any issues to the appropriate channels. Safety Ensure all team members follow health and food safety procedures. Guarantee that all products are produced in compliance with Wasabi's Health & Food Safety specifications. Ensure the sushi room fully complies with all health and safety regulations and company policies. Conduct risk assessments, report potential hazards, and take immediate action when necessary. Report any maintenance issues as soon as they are identified. Maintain up-to-date production guidelines and health and safety records. Ensure all team training is current and compliant. Attend all required trainings and meetings as requested by the company. Productivity Manage team productivity and individual performance. Meet operational productivity targets and goals. Schedule, attend, and conduct all relevant team meetings. Ensure accurate and timely dispatch of deliveries to branches, adhering to safety procedures. Stock Control Ensure the team follows recipes accurately during food production. Record waste fully and accurately. Minimise food expiry and damage to control stock loss. Report and act on any delivery issues immediately. Conduct accurate stock counts and re-counts in line with company policy. Investigate stock variances and take appropriate action. Leadership / Team Development and Training Act as a role model and promote a culture of continuous learning and development. Upskill key team members on the importance of achieving KPIs and business goals. Support trainees with relevant training materials, assign dedicated trainers, and ensure training documentation is completed. Coach and develop the team to maximize individual potential. People Ensure all employees adhere to Wasabi's uniform standards. Maintain effective communication within the team. Conduct and ensure daily briefings take place. Cascade production, people process, and business updates to the team. Manage and monitor staff performance in line with company policies and procedures. Conduct appraisals and performance reviews, including PDRs for the management team. Recognise and reward PART behaviours and individual achievements. Promote a culture that minimizes absenteeism and arrange cover for unplanned absences. Assist with employee relations issues, liaising with the People Department as needed and keeping them updated on ongoing matters. Administration & Employee Relations Complete all relevant paperwork and keep people management systems (e.g., Fourth Hospitality and Dojo) up to date. Schedule team rotas, shifts, annual leave, and shift rotations. Delegate tasks effectively and ensure they are executed as required. Our Requirements: Proven experience in managing teams within a fast-paced production or kitchen environment. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to inspire, motivate, and act as a role model for the team. In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, Food Quality, and Environmental standards. Ability to use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. Positive, adaptable, and proactive attitude with a hands-on approach. Passionate about delivering high-quality work. Flexible and able to adapt to changing business needs. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Effective time management abilities. Impartial and fair in decision-making processes. In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (email address removed) (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US