Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes nurturing talent and fostering a positive atmosphere while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. With a focus on guest experience and team development, you will play a pivotal role in driving restaurant performance. The company offers a range of benefits including bonuses, discounts, and family-friendly policies, making it an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Paid leave for expectant or adopting parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure dishes are prepared to high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Acumen

Food Safety Standards

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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 on 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve excellence, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What You Bring:

• 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.
• Dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make effective 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 that ensures your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering growth and inclusion.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Benefits:

• Up to £3,000 annual bonus via bonus scheme.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift, plus 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, 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.