Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in Birmingham. This role emphasizes nurturing talent and creating a supportive environment while delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will manage kitchen operations, ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety, while also driving financial performance. If you are an inspirational leader with a passion for culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a vibrant restaurant setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and driving performance positively.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Supporting continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Kitchen Financial Management

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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, 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 and help us nourish from bowl to 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 continuous coaching and development of your team while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Experience in building and developing a team through recruitment and ongoing growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team and driving performance positively.
• Excellent communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

What’s In It for You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• 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. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.