Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Reading
Client: Wagamama
Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 12.05.2025
Expiry Date: 26.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants committed to nourishing both body and soul. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team on a journey of continuous growth and excellence.
The Role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create a positive, caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, promoting a culture of coaching and development.
* Ensure an outstanding guest experience by maintaining high standards of food quality and safety, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick, effective 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 the ability to have meaningful, considerate conversations with your team.
* Proven ability to uphold food, health, and safety standards.
* Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, including gross profit and stock management.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
* Forward-thinking problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* National recognition program as a Wok Star
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.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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