Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Brighton. You'll lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food standards and a positive work environment. This role offers growth opportunities and a bonus scheme, making it ideal for passionate culinary leaders.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Brighton, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team on a journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering 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, ensuring every dish is prepared to high standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Are experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

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 a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, safety, and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering growth and inclusivity.
• A forward-thinking approach and quick decision-making skills.

Wok’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 (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additionally, we offer 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.

*Tips are 100% for our team; they vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.