Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes fostering a supportive culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food safety standards. As part of a diverse and dynamic team, you will drive performance and be rewarded with a competitive bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and a variety of family-friendly benefits. Join a company that values individuality and is committed to nurturing talent and creating a positive workplace.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support and inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and financial management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Preston, Lancashire, 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 individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team as part of our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth.
• Are a proactive 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, with genuine conversations that make your team feel supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking problem solver.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition through our national programme as a Wok Star.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.