Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Sous Chef, der eine inspirierende Führungskraft ist und ein positives Umfeld für das Team schafft. In dieser Rolle werden Sie die Leistung der Restaurantküche steigern, während Sie gleichzeitig ein unterstützendes und respektvolles Arbeitsumfeld fördern. Mit einem Fokus auf hohe Standards in der Lebensmittelzubereitung und einem starken Engagement für die Teamentwicklung, haben Sie die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen und vielfältigen Team zu arbeiten. Diese Position bietet nicht nur eine attraktive Vergütung, sondern auch zahlreiche Vorteile, die Ihre berufliche und persönliche Entwicklung unterstützen.

Benefits

Bonusprogramm

Zugang zu bis zu 30% des Einkommens vor dem Payday

Anteil an Trinkgeldern

Kostenloses Essen während der Schicht

Familienfreundliche Politik

Erster Zugang zu neuen Menüs

Reinigung der Kochkleidung

Wagamama-Partys

Nationale Anerkennung als 'Wok Star'

Pensionsplan

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams als Head Chef oder Senior Sous Chef.
• Fähigkeit, hohe Standards in der Lebensmittelsicherheit und im Finanzmanagement zu wahren.

Responsibilities

• Führen und Entwickeln des Küchenteams zur Erreichung außergewöhnlicher Ergebnisse.
• Sicherstellen einer hervorragenden Gästeerfahrung durch hohe Standards in der Lebensmittelzubereitung.

Skills

Küchenleitung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Finanzmanagement

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), High Wycombe

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Celebrating individuality, Wagamama embraces diversity and personality over perfection – we call it "be you, be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join 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 delivering exceptional results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated, nurturing talent and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine, considerate conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspirational leadership that motivates and engages teams to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a "Wok Star"

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.