Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Stockport to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a positive environment, ensuring high standards of food safety, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, the ideal candidate will drive performance and promote a coaching culture. This opportunity offers a variety of benefits, including a bonus scheme and access to earnings before payday.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year

Access to 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 nationally

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in kitchen safety standards and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of the team.
• Ensure excellent results and high food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Stockport

Client: wagamama

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 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, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a positive environment where your team feels valued and supported, promoting a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth within your team.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven experience in kitchen safety standards and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs nationally.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary.