Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in Belfast. This role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire and develop your team while ensuring high standards of food and safety. You will be at the forefront of culinary innovation, fostering a positive environment that celebrates individuality and diversity. With a competitive bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for those passionate about food and culture. Join a vibrant community and make a significant impact in a dynamic restaurant setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniforms provided

Exclusive events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of maintaining high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team while driving restaurant performance.
• Support continuous coaching and development of team members.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Understanding

Problem-Solving

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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Belfast

Client: Wagamama

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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 contribute to nourishing our community through food and culture.

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, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Proven track record of maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making abilities.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are at guest’s discretion and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Uniforms provided.
• Exclusive events and recognition programs.

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our team members, vary by restaurant, and are at guest’s discretion.