Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned establishment, where your leadership will inspire culinary excellence. This role offers the chance to foster a positive kitchen environment, drive performance, and ensure the highest standards in food and safety. With a focus on coaching and development, you will empower your team to thrive. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

National recognition programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to achieve excellent performance.
• Coach and develop team members for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Coaching and Development

Problem-Solving

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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Exeter

Client: Wagamama

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The Role:

You will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. Your role involves coaching, developing your team, and driving restaurant performance to achieve excellent results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with your team effectively
• Excellent standards in food, health, and safety
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture, supporting personal and professional growth
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to teams)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and national recognition programs

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

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