Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Bournemouth is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead the culinary team. This role involves maintaining high food safety standards, driving performance, and delivering excellent guest experiences. Join a dynamic environment where individuality is celebrated, and enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Recognition programs

Pension

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a positive environment where your team feels valued and supported, promoting a coaching culture.
• Commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences and high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A focus on building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

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 team members).
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, 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 and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary, not wages, and not guaranteed.