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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire
Client:
wagamama
Location:
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
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, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us 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 in coaching and developing your team to perform at their best while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
Responsibilities include |
* Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Building a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Being 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 environment.
* Strong communication skills with genuine care, ensuring your team feels supported.
* Proven track record of maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly on your feet.
Wag’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion).
* Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside of work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
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