Executive Chef Manager

20 hours ago


StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom wagamama Full time

The Role


We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Sous Chef to join our restaurant leadership team at Wagamama. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for leading by example and driving performance through positive behavior and actions in a fast-paced and complex environment.


Our Perks + Quirks



  • Bonus scheme: up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
  • Pension scheme
  • Dedicated 6-week training programme
  • Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
  • £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift
  • 50% discount at Wagamama and 30% off all other TRG brands with family and friends
  • Internal progression opportunities: fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
  • 28 days holiday
  • Kintsugi wellness: access to counselors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym and leisure
  • Family friendly policy: any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay
  • Financial wellbeing support: access to loans repaid through your salary for those 'strapped for cash' moments in life

What We Look For



  • A head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior and actions in a fast-paced and complex environment
  • A strong communicator with real conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feel heard and supported
  • Experienced in ensuring your kitchen's food, health and safety standards are spotless
  • Experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including GP and stock control
  • Experienced in managing the labor cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary
  • An individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish and flourish in their role and career
  • Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected and belong
  • A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

The Wagamama Way


Kaizen, meaning 'good change', is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. It shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. Our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. Committed to championing change in both our communities and the impact on the planet


Three whole decades of acting different, we don't conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection. Welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. We promise to have your back. Working together to build close bonds of trust and support. Creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts and open minds


All we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different


Be You, Be Wagamama




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