Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Plymouth, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role involves fostering a positive environment, maintaining food standards, and driving restaurant performance. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, early earnings access, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to Wagestream for early earnings

Free shift meals

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniforms provided

Pension

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to engage and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Support in coaching and developing the team.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Plymouth

Client: Wagamama

Location: Plymouth, 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 us in our mission to 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a caring, supportive environment, nurturing talent and fostering a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing team members.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

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 the ability to engage and support your team.
• Experience in maintaining standards and managing financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

What We Offer

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to Wagestream for early earnings.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are guest discretionary).
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Uniforms provided, company parties, and national recognition programs.
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.