Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; 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. This role emphasizes creating a supportive environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. You'll collaborate with the Head Chef on recruitment and development while managing kitchen financials. With a bonus scheme and access to earnings before payday, this position offers a rewarding career path in a vibrant culinary setting. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and make a meaningful impact in the kitchen.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension

Holiday

Training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure food safety and maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Kitchen financials

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | 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 inspiring leader, fostering 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.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Ensure food safety, health, and safety standards are maintained, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations with your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• 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 and decisiveness.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free on-shift food, with 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents).
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like our nationwide "Wok Star".

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.