Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Belfast, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on coaching and development, you'll maintain high standards in food preparation and safety while driving performance. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, as you contribute to a vibrant culinary team.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Belfast

Client: Wagamama

Location: Belfast, 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:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey 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 excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs; proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development; foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Ability to inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver who can think on their feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go entirely to the team, vary by restaurant, discretionary, not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift (any menu item) and 50% off outside of work
• 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
• National recognition as a 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.