Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and diverse team as a Senior Sous Chef at a leading restaurant chain. In this exciting role, you will inspire and lead your kitchen team, ensuring exceptional dining experiences while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a focus on individual growth and team performance, you'll play a key role in driving the restaurant's success. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and family-friendly policies. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your culinary leadership in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Free shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills focused on team support.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Coach and develop your team to excel in performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Job description

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Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, creating 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, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a focus on caring and supporting your team.
• Knowledge of food safety, health and safety standards, and financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to foster a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies including 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.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. They are not considered wages nor guaranteed.