Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Cheltenham to lead the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food and safety. The role involves fostering a positive environment, coaching staff, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to maintaining high standards. Join a vibrant team and enjoy various benefits including bonuses and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips (100% goes to the team)

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'

Pension scheme, holiday, training

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cheltenham

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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. 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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance, and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

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, capable of engaging with the team with consideration and care.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with agility and quick decision-making.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team, varies by restaurant, discretionary, not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• 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, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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*Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.