Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Guildford is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team. The role emphasizes creating a supportive environment, maintaining high food safety standards, and delivering excellent guest experiences. Join a dynamic team that values individuality and diversity, with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and industry-leading family policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift from our menu

50% off outside work meals

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

National recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven experience in maintaining food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development.
• Deliver exceptional results and ensure high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Client: wagamama

Location: Guildford, 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, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants nationwide. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish 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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences by ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Experience in maintaining high standards for food safety, health, and safety, along with understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to foster a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development.
• A proactive problem solver who can 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 a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and financial management in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Forward-thinking and decisive problem-solving skills.

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 teams, vary by restaurant, at guest's discretion)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest's discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.