Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Manchester. This role emphasizes creating a supportive environment while ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety. You will be responsible for coaching your team, driving performance, and enhancing guest experiences. With a focus on leadership and problem-solving, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant restaurant setting. Join a company that values personality and fosters inclusivity, offering competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Manchester

Client: wagamama

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection—it's about being yourself, be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Need To Do:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spot opportunities for improvement.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the 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.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
• Strong knowledge of food, health, safety standards, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs efficiently and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and effectively.

Benefits:

• 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, and are at guests' discretion)
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a "Wok Star"

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

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