Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a supportive environment, maintaining high food safety standards, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to team development and financial performance.

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

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Hemel Hempstead

Client: Wagamama

Location: Hemel Hempstead, 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 difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us and contribute to nourishing 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 of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped teams.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, recruitment, and ongoing team development.
• Strong 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with consideration and support for your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial metrics like 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 thinking.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• 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.

*100% tips go to our teams; tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary.