Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Sheffield seeks a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a supportive environment, ensuring food safety, and driving performance. Join a dynamic team at Wagamama, where individuality is celebrated and a variety of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of the kitchen team.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 our team and contribute to 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, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

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 a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Knowledge of food safety, health and safety standards, and financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Provided chef whites, company parties, national recognition programs, and more.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary and are at guest discretion. Tips are not wages and are not guaranteed.