Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Liverpool. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and guest satisfaction. You will foster a caring and inclusive environment, encouraging personal growth and development among your team members. With exciting perks, including a bonus scheme and free meals during shifts, this position is perfect for a culinary innovator eager to make a mark in a dynamic restaurant setting. Join a company that values individuality and celebrates success!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong focus on food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

Client: Wagamama

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey to nourish both the 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 and coach your team to excel, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience with dishes prepared to high standards.
• Experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• 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 a caring approach.
• Experience maintaining high food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking problem solver.

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)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.