Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their Basildon location. The ideal candidate will inspire their team, maintain high food standards, and drive performance. This role offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and flexible work policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream

Tips sharing

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Uniforms provided

Company events and recognition programs

Pension

Training and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance.
• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Client: wagamama

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

What we look for:

• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment, driving performance through positive actions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to connect with your team with care and consideration.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Early access to new menus.
• Uniforms provided.
• Company events and recognition programs.
• Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, discounts, and awards.

Be yourself, be wagamama.

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and vary; they are not guaranteed wages.