Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Luton to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a supportive environment, ensuring high food safety standards, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced kitchen environments and a commitment to team development. Benefits include a bonus scheme, early access to earnings, and various perks.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Wagamama parties and VIP events.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and developing team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, 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 looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to 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 coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, nurturing talent and role modeling coaching within the management team.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills.
• Experience maintaining impeccable food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, recruitment, and ongoing team development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

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 genuine care and consideration.
• Proven ability to maintain high food safety and health standards.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen GP and stock management.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving and quick thinking abilities.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per 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.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.