Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone
Client: wagamama
Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
What You Bring:
* Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and promoting a coaching culture.
* Commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring food quality and standards are met.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Focus on building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with the team with consideration and support.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of financial management within a kitchen setting.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips are guest discretion and not guaranteed).
* Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Participation in Wagamega parties and recognition programs.
* Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
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