Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes the importance of nurturing talent and fostering a positive atmosphere while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational leader, dedicated to guest satisfaction and team development, equipped with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and offers exciting benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator with a focus on guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Financial Management

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10.05.2025

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Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality 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, fostering 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 exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modelling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• A proactive problem-solver, capable of quick decision-making.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator who engages with consideration and care.
• Proven track record of maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspirational leader who fosters an inclusive environment where the team feels respected and valued.
• Solution-oriented with quick thinking skills.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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