Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Milton Keynes to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and an exceptional guest experience. The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and maintaining food safety standards. Join a vibrant team that values inclusivity and personal growth, with various benefits including bonuses, flexible policies, and recognition opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free shift meals from our menu

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in food safety, financial management, and labour control.

Responsibilities

• Support in coaching and developing your team to excel.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Milton Keynes

Client: Wagamama

Location: Milton Keynes

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 difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience with high standards for food quality.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop team members.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven experience in food safety, financial management, and labour control.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.