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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Coventry
Client: wagamama
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants nationwide. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The role |
You will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. Supporting continuous coaching and development, you will drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, fostering a coaching culture.
* Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and development.
* Are a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with an empathetic approach to team management.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Proactive problem-solving skills.
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
* Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
* Opportunity to try new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Participation in wagamama parties and recognition programs
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle to work scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are distributed at the guest’s discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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