Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Derby. The role involves maintaining high food safety standards and delivering excellent guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to nurturing talent within the team. Join a vibrant environment where individuality is celebrated and enjoy various perks including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

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

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Derby

Client: wagamama

Location: Derby, United Kingdom

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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to perform at their best while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent through a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor 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 quick decision-making abilities.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition through our Wok Star program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages.