Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a leading restaurant chain. This role offers the chance to inspire and lead a talented kitchen team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a commitment to high food safety standards and a supportive work culture, you'll drive performance and celebrate successes together. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and a family-friendly policy. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free shift meals

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Early access to new menus

Provided chef whites cleaned daily

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment and coach your kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Financial Management

Job description

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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 in 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 coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Will Do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Think proactively to solve problems and make quick decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are at guest's discretion and vary by restaurant).
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Provided chef whites cleaned daily.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition as a 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.