Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Chelmsford, where you'll inspire a kitchen team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You'll manage kitchen operations, maintain high food safety standards, and foster a positive work environment. Enjoy competitive 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

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside of work

Pension scheme

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Manage kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client: wagamama

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

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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 personality over perfection. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You'll support ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Understand and manage kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

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 and considerate approach.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen financials and labor management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.