Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Chester is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead their kitchen team. This role involves fostering a positive work environment, ensuring high standards of food safety, and driving restaurant performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and strong leadership skills. Wagamama offers a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, tips sharing, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Pension

Holiday

Training

Discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on supporting your team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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wagamama

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Chester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing from bowl to 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 of your team to achieve excellence while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding 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 focus on caring and supporting your team.
• Knowledge of food safety, health standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, develop, and foster growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Offer |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunities to experience new menus.
• Provided chef whites and team events.
• Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Note: 100% of tips go to our teams. Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.