Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef in Doncaster, where you will lead a passionate kitchen crew to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes nurturing talent and fostering a positive atmosphere, ensuring every dish meets high standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will be empowered to make quick decisions and inspire your team. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant restaurant setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Tips share

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team morale.
• Proven ability to manage kitchen finances and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and guest experience.
• Drive performance and develop team through coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

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

Three decades of acting different, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Requirements |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively identify opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your 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, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety standards, and manage kitchen finances including GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and responding to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and grow.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills and agility in decision-making.

Wok’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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama proudly participates in the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.