Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You'll lead kitchen operations, maintain high standards, and drive performance while enjoying various benefits including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Up to £3,000 annual bonus scheme

Access to up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Provided chef whites

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fostering a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Building a coaching culture within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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

Responsibilities include |

• Fostering a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Being 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, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proficiency in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen in managing kitchen costs and performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Benefits |

• Up to £3,000 annual bonus scheme.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies including extended paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Provided chef whites.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

We are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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