Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Birmingham seeks a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. You will ensure high standards of food preparation and guest experience while fostering a positive work environment. Join us to celebrate individuality and diversity in a dynamic culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition program as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to 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 of your team, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spotting opportunities.
• Building a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a forward-thinking problem solver who can think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we look for

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to have considerate and supportive conversations with your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and grow.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• National recognition program as a Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.