Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in Bedford. This role emphasizes creating a supportive atmosphere while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. As a leader, you will drive performance and uphold high standards in food safety and financial management. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering a culture of coaching, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Enjoy enticing perks like a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies that truly value your contributions.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips share

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a Wok Star

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial management

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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 inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling coaching within the management team.
• Are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging your team with care and consideration.
• 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 your team to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, quick thinking.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free shift meals from our menu, 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.