About us

We're Wasabi. We are Passionate, we are Adaptable, we are Responsible and we are a Team! We're all about fresh and authentic, constantly working together to create a new, dynamic food experience. Our passion for food and art inspires us to continuously create new dishes to delight our customers. Join us and you'll have the opportunity to be a part of a fantastic team where you can learn new skills and develop an exciting career.

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our Restaurant. You will manage the operational activities within the branch and have full responsibility for food quality, safety and cost control. The Kitchen Manager will also provide training to Kitchen Team Members, whilst monitoring their performance and overseeing their work and operations in accordance with company policies and procedures.

This is the chance to be a part of something innovative, inspirational and exciting!

About you

You're someone who is passionate about food. You thrive in a place where no two days are the same and want to work somewhere where you can feel like you're part of the family.

The Role:

The Kitchen Manager will manage the operational activities within the branch and have full responsibility for food quality, safety and cost control. The Kitchen Manager will also provide training to Kitchen Team Members, whilst monitoring their performance and overseeing their work and operations in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Taking responsibility for the performance of the kitchen
Managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency
Ensuring that all kitchen staff are trained on the menu specification and how to achieve food margins
Ensuring queries and issues related to menus and suppliers are relayed to senior management
Ensuring high standards of food quality are met at all times for our customers
Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control
Controlling wastage and expenditures
Supervising portion and quality control
Taking responsibility to meet departmental and operational productivity and quality goals
Ensuring high standards of food quality are met at all times for our customers
Ensuring that all dishes are to Wasabi company specification
Ensuring all company recipes and preparation requirements are met
Ensuring readiness for service and maintaining pace in line with food production timescales in all designated kitchens
Ensuring all food is presented for service in a timely manner and in the appropriate sequence
Ensuring that all employees adhere to the Wasabi’s uniform standards
Reviewing all products on a regular basis and reporting to senior management as necessary
Ensuring all food safety procedures are completed and reporting any potential hazards immediately as well as taking any necessary action
Complying with all health and safety regulations and company policies
Enforcing practices for food handling and general cleanliness
Enforcing maintenance of kitchen, unit and customer areas
Ensuring branch security is maintained and taking necessary preventative measures, for example, ensuring that CCTV is working correctly
Maintaining up-to-date and detailed knowledge of the company’s products, services and procedures
Taking responsibility for coordinating all communications between chefs, kitchen staff and the unit/floor team
Conducting and ensuring that daily briefing are taking place within the branch
Taking responsibility for staff scheduling to include: shifts, annual leave, and shift rotations where necessary
Managing, motivating and monitoring staff performance in accordance with company policies and procedures
Promoting a culture of development by acting as a role model and assisting in the coaching and development of the team to maximize the potential for all individuals
Conducting appraisals and performance reviews
Completing any relevant paperwork and keeping people management systems up to date, for example, Fourth Hospitality
Scheduling, attending and conducting any relevant meetings
Assisting Trainee / Junior Chefs to solve complex or out-of-policy operational issues
Assisting/dealing with employee relations issues and seeking any guidance from the Human Resources Department as necessary, whilst updating them on any pending employee relations matters
Ensuring the smooth transition and induction of new employees to the company
Delegating tasks to employees and making sure they are carried out accordingly
Attending any training and or meetings as required by the company
Representing the company and yourself in a professional manner

Our requirements:

Similar experience in previous role
Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the business
Remain impartial & make objective decisions
Have a ‘can do’ positive attitude
Excellent eye for detail
Approachable with excellent people skills
Able to inspire others with his or her passion for service & quality
Planning & organisational skills: able to manage time effectively

In return we provide:

A great working environment
Mystery Shopper Bonus
Pension scheme
Refer A Friend Scheme
Free meals on shift
50% discount in our Restaurants
Additional Leave after 2 years
Employee Assistant Programme
Stream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox
Online GP service via Perkbox
Long Service Awards
Life Assurance and
The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

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!