Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Gastronomieunternehmen sucht einen Senior Sous Chef, um ein inspirierendes Team zu leiten und eine positive Atmosphäre zu schaffen. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Förderung von Teamarbeit und die Gewährleistung von höchsten Standards in der Küche. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, Ihre Führungsqualitäten zu zeigen und das Restaurant zu neuen Höhen zu führen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Gastronomie haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, dann ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Bonusprogramm bis zu £3,000 jährlich

Zugang zu 30% des Einkommens vor dem Payday

Anteil an Trinkgeldern

Kostenloses Essen während der Schicht

50% Rabatt außerhalb der Arbeit

Familienfreundliche Richtlinien

Erster Zugang zu neuen Menüs

Chefkleidung bereitgestellt

Wagamama-Partys und VIP-Events

Nationale Anerkennung als 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams in einem schnellen Umfeld.
• Fähigkeit zur Aufrechterhaltung hoher Standards in der Lebensmittelsicherheit.

Responsibilities

• Schaffung einer unterstützenden Umgebung für das Team.
• Sicherstellung eines außergewöhnlichen Gästeerlebnisses durch hohe Standards.

Skills

Küchenleitung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Finanzmanagement

Problem-solving

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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cheltenham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a supportive environment where your team feels valued and motivated, fostering a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a strong, developing team through recruitment and ongoing training.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions as needed.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to have meaningful conversations with your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (discretionary, vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary, left at guest discretion, not guaranteed or considered wages.