Junior Kitchen Manager

**about wagamama |**

inspired by fast paced, japanese ramen bars, wagamama brings the fresh, flavours of asia to all. a little ginger to warm you up. chillies that kick. noodles to nourish the body and soul

we're not just a company, we're a family whereby our beliefs and shared values create our strong culture epitomized by our people mantra of **'be you, be wagamama'**

**our kitchens |**

we take pride in our kitchens; maintenance is a priority + we have state-of-the-art equipment. our standards are high. our ingredients are cooked fresh. we serve hot food when it's ready. you'll find no microwaves or heat lamps here

**be you | be a junior kitchen manager**

**you don't need tohave worked with asian food before**, just a passion for food, a great attitude + a willingness to learn, we'll teach you the rest

**we have a dedicated 4-week training period when you join us, so we'll teach you everything you need to know to become a true wokstar**

**be part of one of the uk's fastest growing restaurant brands, and in return you'll get |**
- brilliant hourly rate
- weekly pay, every friday
- free meal on shift
- free uniform
- christmas day off
- 4 week training period when you start
- internal development programmes to support you to take your first step into management
- apprenticeship opportunities | gain national qualifications
- 30% discount at wagamama + other trg brands when dining with friends + family
- company pension scheme
- financial wellbeing support
- perkbox | retail, gyms + restaurant discounts
- career progression + clear career pathways from team member up to general manager

**what you'll do |**
- depending on the shift you work, you may start as early as 10am or finish as late as midnight. you will work an average of 9.6 hours per shift
- during your shift, you create a positive kitchen environment where the team feel welcomed + cared for
- share your passion + knowledge of wagamama food, ingredients + cooking techniques manage the line effectively so every dish served is of high quality + served to spec
- you ensure the line chef team are fully trained on all dishes
- you deal with guest feedback + make improvements for future shifts
- you understand the importance of growing sales + protecting profit and actively support this through your shifts
- you support your kitchen manager to effectively control gp
- you make sure you follow food safety and health + safety standards throughout your shift
- you support with solving any minor maintenance issues on shift, escalating any bigger issues

**about you |**
- you've got demonstrable junior management experience in a fast-paced kitchen
- you've got demonstrable experience running a shift
- you're experienced working with online delivery companies + running a smooth take out operation during your shift
- you're a real people person, with a passion for food + achieving results with your team
- you've got a basic understanding of how to control gp + manage a labour budget
- you have a basic understanding of food safety and health + safety procedures
- you're passionate about people, you care about your delivery guests + your team, creating a positive place to be
- you have previously supported your manager to develop junior chefs within your team
- you're a brilliant communicator, own what you do + embraces change

wagamama is an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees

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