Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a talented team while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will foster a coaching culture that empowers your team to excel. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, flexible working policies, and the chance to be part of exciting events. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support your team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver excellent results.
• Maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem-Solving

Job description

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Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

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 contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational 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.

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, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to teams, varies by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (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 and VIP events
• National recognition as a wok star

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

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*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.