Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Crawley. As an inspiring leader, you'll foster a positive kitchen environment, drive performance, and ensure high standards in food preparation. Enjoy extensive benefits including bonuses, tips, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

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

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

Paid parental leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and supportive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences through high standards in dish preparation.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to 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 continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What You Will Do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective 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 with a caring approach.
• Proven ability to maintain 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 teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with agility and quick thinking.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team).
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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.