Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a positive environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on coaching and development, the ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced environments and strong leadership qualities. Benefits include a bonus scheme, early access to earnings, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings early via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant parents

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Pension, holidays, training, cycle schemes, discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and nurture talent.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety

Team Management

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

Client: wagamama

Location: Liverpool, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." 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 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 excellent results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

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 and considerate approach.
• Proven ability to ensure food safety and hygiene standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusivity and respect.
• Ability to make quick, effective decisions as a forward-thinking problem solver.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings early via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a "Wok Star"

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama proudly participates in the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.