Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in York. You'll inspire your kitchen team, maintain high food standards, and ensure excellent guest experiences. Enjoy a supportive work culture and various perks, including a bonus scheme and free meals.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.

Free food on shift.

50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll be an inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spot opportunities to improve.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking 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, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and grow.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A proactive, quick-thinking problem solver.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant; tips are voluntary and not considered wages).
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menu launches.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• National recognition as a "Wok Star" through our program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant, are voluntary, and are not guaranteed wages.