Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Chesterfield to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food safety and guest experience. This role offers a supportive environment, leadership opportunities, and various perks including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing your team to drive restaurant performance.
• Maintaining high standards in food preparation and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield

Client: wagamama

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

You will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. Your responsibilities include coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering excellent results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team development.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the 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 as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

What’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 vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, 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 entirely at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to the team, but actual tips vary by restaurant.