Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere while maintaining high culinary standards and financial management. As a key leader, you will drive performance, coach your team, and ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience. With a commitment to diversity and individuality, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and thrive in a fast-paced culinary setting, along with attractive benefits and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to try new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to engage and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support your team to excel and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), York

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 achieving excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, quick to make decisions and adapt to changing situations.

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, able to engage and support your team effectively.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, safety, and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team to thrive and develop.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant; tips are discretionary and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like our nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, 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.