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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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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 in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.
The role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating 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 will do:
* Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards and understand the financial performance of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able 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 in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
* Experience ensuring high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Benefits:
* 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 our teams)
* Free food on shift and 50% outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'
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 the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for our teams; amounts vary by restaurant, and tips are at guests' discretion, not guaranteed or considered wages.
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