Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, allowing you to foster a positive atmosphere while ensuring high standards of food safety and guest experience. With a commitment to nurturing talent, you'll be pivotal in coaching your team and driving performance. Enjoy a range of perks, including a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and a supportive culture that values respect and inclusion. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a renowned culinary setting.

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 for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your kitchen team while driving restaurant performance.
• Ensure every dish is prepared to exceptional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Kitchen Financials

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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and grow.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Forward-thinking and decisive problem-solving skills.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

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 at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.