Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Belfast is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead their kitchen team. The role involves fostering a supportive environment, maintaining high standards, and ensuring excellent guest experiences. Join a dynamic team that values individuality and diversity, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Training and development opportunities

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Ability to manage labor costs and respond to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Belfast

Client: wagamama

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The Role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development to ensure your team performs at their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role modeling coaching within the management team.
• Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, caring and considerate conversations, ensuring the team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and respond to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership that motivates the team to thrive and develop.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.

Wag’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to the team, varying by restaurant.