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.
About you
We are looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to join our Restaurant. You will play a pivotal role ensuring our kitchen team delivers food that is prepared, packaged and displayed to the highest possible standards, whilst complying with all quality checks and food safety control measures. You'll support the management team in ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operations and deputise in their absence.
This is the chance to be a part of something innovative, inspirational and exciting!
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:
Kitchen Team Leaders play a pivotal role within Wasabi by ensuring our food is created and prepared to the highest possible standards, whilst complying with all quality checks and food safety control measures. You are responsible for maintaining efficiency throughout your shift in accordance with Wasabi's policy and guidelines. An important part of the role of Team Leader is to mentor and train new recruits at Wasabi Branches as well as supervising shifts to ensure all problems are resolved in an efficient, timely and professional manner.
Key Responsabilities:
Preparing hot and cold food as necessary for the shop floor
Ensuring the correct levels of portioning are maintained at all times
Labelling and packaging of food and other items
Receiving goods and deliveries and ensuring they are placed in the relevant areas
Carrying out all food hygiene and health & safety practices in line with company procedures and regulations
Completing all relevant paperwork as required, for example, product temperature checks in line with HACCP procedures
Assisting and supporting branch Chefs/Managers with other duties when necessary
Ensuring items are washed in the appropriate manner
Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of kitchen operations and stock at all times
Constantly keeping up to date with menu changes and any promotions in the company
Assisting with opening and closing procedures of the kitchen areas
Ensuring stock levels are maintained in proportion to business and branch needs
Assisting with stock control checks when required by management
Adhering to all waste control measures in line with company standards and relevant procedures
Maintaining and ensuring that all equipment is kept in good working order
Ensuring the correct use of all equipment supplied in line with training and guidance
Maintaining high levels of cleanliness within the front and back of house areas
Cleaning any relevant areas as requested by your Line Manager
Maintaining punctuality and an exemplary attendance record
Maintaining awareness of any security threats and informing the relevant manager/s of any security breaches
Reporting any maintenance issues immediately to relevant manager/s
Mentoring and training new recruits as and when required
Supervising shifts and ensuring high standards of food quality at all times
Problem solving throughout shifts
Providing cover and supervisory support for key aspects of kitchen operations in the absence of branch chefs or management
Conducting daily briefing meetings as and when required
Dealing with customers in an efficient, professional and friendly manner at all times
Dealing with any customer complaints in line with company procedures
Wearing the appropriate uniform and/or PPE supplied by the company in line with company policies
Attending any training and or meetings as required by the company
Representing the company and yourself in a professional manner
Taking responsibility for your own personal development at work and striving to be the best in what you do; taking pride in your work
Participating in performance reviews and actively engaging in discussions around personal performance objectives with relevant line manager/s
Adhering to all statutory company policies and procedures
Taking responsibility for and actioning any other reasonable tasks that may be required by management from time to time
Our Requirements:
Basic communication skills, both written and verbal, required to follow instructions.
Can do Attitude.
Work either as part of the team or on your own.
Effective, efficient, and striving for improvement.
Willing to learn and train in different areas and tasks.
Willing to work in varying conditions (inside and outside).
Have an eye for detail and energy to achieve the cleanliness and inspection standards required.
Flexible and adaptable to changing working and production environments.
No previous experience or training is necessary, all training will be provided.
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!
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Kitchen Team Leader in Manchester employer: Wasabi
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