Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef in Glasgow! This role at a well-known restaurant chain invites you to lead with passion and creativity, ensuring exceptional dining experiences while fostering a supportive environment for your team. With a commitment to food safety and financial performance, your leadership will drive restaurant success. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, early access to menus, and recognition programs. If you're ready to inspire and make a difference in the culinary world, this is the opportunity for you!

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 work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs

Pension scheme and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support coaching and development of the kitchen team.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Glasgow

Client: wagamama

Location: Glasgow, 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 our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills and quick thinking.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team, varies by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'
• Pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 guaranteed wages.