Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in Stockport. The role involves fostering a positive environment, maintaining high food safety standards, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on leadership and financial acumen, you will play a crucial role in the restaurant's success. Attractive benefits include a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Tips share

Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition programme as a nationwide Wok Star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Stockport

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience with high standards of food quality.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to fostering a coaching culture within your team, supporting personal and professional growth.
• 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 ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen in managing kitchen costs and performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Ability to think proactively and adapt to changing demands.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition programme as a nationwide Wok Star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. They are left at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.