Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Coventry is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. This role focuses on creating a positive environment while ensuring high standards in food safety and guest experience. Candidates should have experience in kitchen management and a dedication to nurturing talent. The position offers various benefits, including a bonus scheme and opportunities for personal growth within a diverse team.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

Family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.

Opportunity to try new menus first.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Company parties and VIP events.

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Pension and holiday benefits.

Discounts and gym memberships.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance.
• Ensure exceptional results and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Coventry

Client: Wagamama

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing both body and soul.

The Role

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

What You Bring

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and fostering a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop team members.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour 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 and quick thinking.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Company parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.