Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; 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 will lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety while fostering a supportive environment. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, access to wages before payday, and free meals on shift. This is your chance to make a real impact in a vibrant culinary setting and grow both personally and professionally. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are eager to develop your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to wages before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

Paid leave for expectant or adopting parents

Opportunity to experience new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and health.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem-Solving Skills

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Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. 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 will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards
• Understanding of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to wages before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our programme

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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.