Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Sheffield. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and maintaining high food safety standards. Join a vibrant environment that values individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year

Access to Wagestream for earnings

Free shift meals

50% discount outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Chef whites provided daily

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, driving performance.
• Ability to maintain high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leadership and coaching for team development.
• Managing kitchen financials and controlling labor costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for:

• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment, driving performance in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage and react to changing demands, controlling labor costs.
• Inspiring leadership that motivates and develops team members.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year.
• Access to Wagestream for up to 30% of earnings before payday.
• Tips sharing.
• Free shift meals from our menu; 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Chef whites provided daily.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 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.

*Tips are 100% for the team; they vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.