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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Worcester
Client: wagamama
Location: Worcester, 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, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Bring
* Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated.
* Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
* Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
What We Look For
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive leadership.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
* Proven track record in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Financial acumen in managing GP, stock, and labour costs.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Forward-thinking problem solver who can adapt quickly to changing demands.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
* Access to earnings before payday via wagestream.
* Share of tips (100% of tips go to the team, varying by restaurant).
* Free meals on shift, with 50% off outside work for friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
* Recognition programs such as being a nationwide wok star.
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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