Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef at a vibrant restaurant in Bournemouth. This role requires a passionate leader dedicated to nurturing talent and ensuring high standards in food safety and guest experience. You'll be responsible for coaching your team, managing kitchen operations, and driving performance in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a variety of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible earning access, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.

Tips sharing.

Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Opportunity to experience new menus first.

Dry-cleaned chef whites supplied each shift.

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.

National recognition as a wok star.

Pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth

Client: wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, 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 help us 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour costs effectively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites supplied each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition as a 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.