Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves maintaining high food standards, managing kitchen finances, and fostering a supportive environment for staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work

Paid parental leave

Provision of chef whites for shifts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Culinary Team 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:

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 our team and contribute to nourishing both body and 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 of your team to achieve excellence, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, recruitment, and ongoing development.
• A proactive problem solver with quick decision-making skills.

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 a caring approach.
• Proven track record in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and managing kitchen finances.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusivity and respect.
• Problem-solving skills and agility in decision-making.

What's In It For You:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to try new menus early.
• Provision of chef whites for shifts.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.