Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Bradford is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead their kitchen team. The role involves fostering a positive environment, ensuring high standards of food safety, and driving performance in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of financial performance and problem-solving abilities. Join a dynamic team and enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Provided chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support coaching and development of kitchen team.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Bradford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bradford, 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 us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and ensure exceptional results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations
• Knowledge of food, health, and safety standards
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Provided chef whites
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion, go directly to our teams, and are not guaranteed wages.