Inspirational Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an exciting new opening as a Senior Sous Chef in a vibrant restaurant environment! This role emphasizes leadership, fostering a positive kitchen culture, and ensuring exceptional food quality. You will drive team performance while nurturing talent and maintaining high standards of food safety. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting. Enjoy perks like bonuses, flexible earnings, and a supportive work culture that values your contributions.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Early access to earnings

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure excellent guest experience with high food standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Metrics

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Inspirational Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Bristol

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

With over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate differences. We appreciate personality over perfection – we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 inspirational 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.

We look for candidates who |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Are experienced in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are focused on building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are 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, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards.
• Knowledge of financial performance metrics like gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and adapt.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to teams, varies by restaurant, tips are guest discretionary, not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift from our menu, 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Early access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star through our program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

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