Culinary Brigade Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a passionate Sous Chef in Chelmsford to uphold high culinary standards and foster a positive team environment. This role involves managing kitchen operations, supporting team development, and ensuring food safety. Join a vibrant team with a commitment to individuality and diversity, and enjoy numerous benefits including flexible hours and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen line and planning shifts.
• Supports health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead with passion and ensure high food quality standards.
• Engage and inspire team members.

Skills

Team Development

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

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Culinary Brigade Leader (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client: Wagamama

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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're looking for a sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a sous chef, you'll lead with passion, ensuring high standards of food quality and creating a positive environment for guests and team members alike. You will be an expert in food 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, maintaining 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 recognizes individual drives and needs.

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and a share of tips (100% of tips go to our teams).
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals.
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift.
• Opportunity to try our new menus first.
• Participate in Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star' through our recognition 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 proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not considered wages; 100% of tips go to our teams, varying by restaurant.