Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in High Wycombe, where you'll lead a kitchen team, drive performance, and create a positive work environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including bonuses, tips, and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 per year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Tips sharing

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

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

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 deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), High Wycombe

Client: Wagamama

Location: High Wycombe, 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 individuality and personality over perfection—our motto is 'be you, be Wagamama'. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to 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 continuous coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a track record of performance management in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a genuine approach that makes your team feel heard and supported.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety, health, and safety, with an understanding of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• 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
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.