Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a Senior Sous Chef in Bolton, where you'll lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will inspire your team while enjoying various benefits, including a bonus scheme and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leader fostering a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development to enhance restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, 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 committed to nourishing both body and soul. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team on our ongoing journey.

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, aiming to enhance restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (discretionary, varies by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant; 100% of tips go to our teams, and they are not considered wages.