Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Telford, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional dining experiences. Embrace a culture of support and development while maintaining high food and safety standards. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and flexible work policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work

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

Provision of chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in maintaining high standards in food, safety, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and guest experience.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver outstanding results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Telford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Telford, 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

Celebrating individuality, we value personality over perfection—this is our philosophy at Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 excellence, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

We are looking for someone who:

• Creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensures an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understands financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spots opportunities.
• Builds a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 genuine and caring approach.
• Proven track record in maintaining high standards in food, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and agility in decision-making.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Provision of chef whites
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, 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.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary, not guaranteed, and not considered wages.