Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group seeks a Senior Sous Chef in Brighton to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and team development. The role involves fostering a positive environment and driving performance while maintaining safety and financial metrics. Join a dynamic team that values individuality and diversity, offering a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Shared tips

Free on-shift food from our menu

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

Annual Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for team support.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to demands.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and training.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client: wagamama

Location: Brighton, 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 in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team training.
• Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance including GP and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Shared tips
• Free on-shift food from our menu, with 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Annual Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.