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Head Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich
Client: wagamama
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Job Category: Other
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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 in our mission 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, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.
What you |
* Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and your team equipped with necessary skills.
* Maintain high standards of food safety, health and safety, and understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that support and support your team.
* Experience maintaining food safety and health standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly.
Benefits |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
* Share of tips (tips go directly to the team)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition as a wok star
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of disability confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not guaranteed or considered wages.
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