Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in Hemel Hempstead. This full-time role emphasizes nurturing talent, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene. As a proactive leader, you will drive restaurant performance while managing financial aspects such as gross profit and stock control. Join a company that celebrates diversity and individuality, offering a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to Wagestream

Tips share

Free shift meals

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to try new menus

Chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage team members.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and maintain high food standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety and Hygiene

Financial Acumen

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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Hemel Hempstead

Client: Wagamama

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 us in our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be a 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 achieving excellent results.

We look for someone who |

• Creates a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and promoting a coaching culture.
• Ensures exceptional guest experiences with high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Builds a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Is a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions and thinking on their feet.

Requirements |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of meaningful conversations with team members.
• Proven track record in maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen related to kitchen operations, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusion and respect.
• Solution-oriented mindset with quick decision-making skills.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to Wagestream for early earnings
• Tips share
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Chef whites provided daily
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips are distributed to our teams; tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.