Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and personality are celebrated! In this dynamic role, you'll lead a kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards of food safety and financial performance. With a focus on coaching and development, you'll inspire your team to excel in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a range of perks, including a bonus scheme, tips sharing, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for honest and caring conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance while maintaining high food standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial management

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Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and personality, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

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

We are looking for someone who |

• Creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensures an exceptional guest experience with dishes prepared to high standards, either through personal effort or by empowering your team.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and identifies opportunities proactively.
• Builds a coaching culture within the team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of honest and caring conversations.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making ability.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access 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 with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

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 proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. They are not considered wages or guaranteed.