Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef in Woking. You'll inspire your team while ensuring high standards in a dynamic kitchen environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and a culture that values personality over perfection.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team members to excel.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Woking

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating 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.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either by your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What we look for |

• An experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team, capable of driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator who engages with care and consideration, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands.
• A leader who inspires and engages their team to grow and succeed.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and not considered wages or guaranteed.