Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Doncaster. The ideal candidate will inspire their team, maintain high food standards, and drive performance in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a bonus scheme, discounts, and more.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'

Pension scheme, holidays, training, discounts, and more

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Doncaster

Client: Wagamama

Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey of nourishing both body and 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.

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 the ability to have genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety compliance.
• Understanding of financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams)
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First to experience new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'
• Pension scheme, holidays, training, discounts, and more

We are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.