Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive atmosphere while maintaining high standards in food safety and performance. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and encourages individuality. Enjoy benefits like a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies, making this an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

First to experience new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards in food and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

Coaching Culture

Problem-Solving

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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Worcester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Worcester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 differences and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in nourishing both body and soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine care for your team’s well-being.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• First to experience new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not guaranteed wages.