Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Nottingham is seeking an inspirational Senior Sous Chef to foster a positive kitchen environment while ensuring high standards of food preparation and team performance. Join a dynamic team that values personality and inclusivity, offering a range of benefits including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for meaningful conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience and maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Nottingham, 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 difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Should Do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Foster a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 the ability to have meaningful conversations with your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial performance metrics such as GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership that motivates your team to thrive.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Forward-thinking and adaptable problem-solving skills.

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 at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a 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.

*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.