Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. This role focuses on nurturing talent and ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high-quality dishes. You'll create a positive environment, drive performance, and maintain food safety standards. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy. Join a company that values inclusivity and celebrates individuality, making every day an exciting culinary adventure.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and events

National recognition program

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food safety standards and manage kitchen financials.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value 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 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 exceptional results.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, either personally or through your team.
• Experience in maintaining high food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary 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)
• First to try new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition program as a Wok Star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% tips go to our teams; tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not guaranteed or considered wages.