Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Worcester, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Your leadership will drive performance and nurture talent in a vibrant culinary environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Free food on shift from our menu.

50% off outside work for friends and family.

Pension scheme.

Holiday.

Training.

Cycle-to-work scheme.

Retail and leisure discounts.

Gym memberships.

Long service awards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills, engaging with consideration and care.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately), Worcester

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Worcester, 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, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

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

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either personally or by empowering your team.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, engaging with consideration and care.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

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 go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, discretionary, not guaranteed).
• 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 persons.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• National recognition through our "Wok Star" program.

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.

*All tips are paid directly to our teams; tips vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.