Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to create an engaging atmosphere while driving restaurant performance and ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will foster a coaching culture within your team. Enjoy a range of perks, including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about culinary excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and developing the kitchen team.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Coaching and Development

Problem-Solving

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Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client: Wagamama

Location: Maidstone, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering 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 caring and constructive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, fostering personal and professional growth within the team.
• Problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and decision-making ability.

What’s in It for You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to teams)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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% distributed to teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.