Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain seeks a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Kingston upon Hull. You will foster a supportive environment, maintain high food safety standards, and drive restaurant performance. Join a diverse team and enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift from our menu.

50% off outside of work.

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support your team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring environment and nurture talent within your team.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 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 of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Will Do |

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team effectively.
• Proven track record of maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and adapt.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside of work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.