Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Senior Sous Chef at an established restaurant chain. You'll lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and performance. This role offers the chance to foster growth within your team while enjoying numerous perks, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. With opportunities to innovate and influence the menu, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic culinary environment. Embrace individuality and bring your culinary expertise to the forefront!

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension

Holiday

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve outstanding results.
• Coach and develop team members for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Understanding

Problem-Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Chester

Client: wagamama

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor 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’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, 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% for our teams. They vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.