Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Birmingham, where you will inspire your team, maintain high food safety standards, and drive performance. Enjoy a supportive environment with various benefits, including a bonus scheme and free meals.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring environment and manage kitchen standards.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you will do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Manage kitchen standards, including health and safety, and understand financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations with your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think on their feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs like '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.

*Tips are distributed at the guests' discretion and are not guaranteed or considered wages.