Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Bradford, where you'll inspire and lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and guest experience. Enjoy a supportive work culture with various benefits, including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift.

50% discount outside of work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth within your team.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions.

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, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering respect and inclusivity.
• Problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and decision-making abilities.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, left at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift (any menu item) and 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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