Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead their kitchen team in Preston. You will foster a positive environment, maintain high food safety standards, and drive performance in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in leadership, strong communication skills, and a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. Join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift, 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

National recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring and supportive environment for your team.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Preston, Lancashire, 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, 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspirational leadership that motivates your team to excel and grow.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team)
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition programs

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure 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, are discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.