Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Chester, where you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring excellent food quality and guest experience. Enjoy a supportive environment and various benefits while fostering talent and maintaining high standards.

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

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Chester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 You Bring

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience with dishes prepared to exceptional standards.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick 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 genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.

What’s In It For You

• 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.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 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 Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.