Culinary Brigade Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team. This role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and developing team members. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a chance for an annual bonus. Join a vibrant team focused on diversity and individuality.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen line and planning shifts.
• Passionate about supporting team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to maintain high food quality.
• Support food safety and financial aspects like stock control.

Skills

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Job description

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Culinary Brigade Leader (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards.
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Supports food safety, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drivers and needs.

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay and a share of tips (100% tips go to the team).
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, 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 left at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to the team; actual tips vary by restaurant.