Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, focusing on nourishing both body and soul. You will inspire your team, maintain high food safety standards, and drive performance in a fast-paced setting. With generous perks including a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for culinary professionals looking to make a significant impact in the restaurant industry.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition through 'Wok Star' program

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support ongoing coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem-Solving

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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Plymouth

Client: wagamama

Location: Plymouth, 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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations with your team.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, supporting recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

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 vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to treat 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 every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition through our 'Wok Star' program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure 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; they are discretionary and vary by restaurant. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.