Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group seeks a Senior Sous Chef in Wolverhampton to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. The role involves coaching staff, driving performance, and creating a supportive environment. Competitive benefits include a bonus scheme, early access to earnings, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work meals

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team support.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leader fostering a positive environment.
• Coaching and developing the team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Wolverhampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Wolverhampton

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 continue 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional 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 and heard.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food, health, and safety, and understanding of financial KPIs like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to fostering a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions on your feet.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams; amounts vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

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.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion and are not considered wages; they vary by restaurant and are not guaranteed.