Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Senior Sous Chef in a renowned restaurant, where your leadership and culinary skills will shine. This role offers the chance to inspire your team and create exceptional dining experiences while upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values personal growth and inclusivity. With competitive benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and discounts, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your culinary career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free on-shift food

50% discount outside work

Paid leave for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Gym memberships

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food safety standards

Financial understanding

Job description

Below is a refined version of the job description to improve clarity, formatting, and focus:

Job Posting: Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

Company: Wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Details

We celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team on our journey to nourish both body and 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, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

What You Bring

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• A commitment to fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a considerate and caring approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs effectively.
• Inspirational leadership qualities to motivate and develop your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Forward-thinking and adaptable problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

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

Join Us

Be yourself, be Wagamama. We are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% distributed to our teams. They vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion, not guaranteed wages.