Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in London seeks a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. You will create a positive atmosphere, drive performance, and maintain high food safety standards. Enjoy various perks including bonuses and discounts while being part of a vibrant team culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to have considerate conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development for team excellence.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), London

Client: wagamama

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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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 difference and value personality over perfection. 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating 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, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and caring conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop talent.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition program as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not wages and are not guaranteed.