Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Brighton is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. This role emphasizes coaching, team support, and maintaining high standards in food and safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on financial performance and problem-solving. Join a vibrant team that values individuality and diversity, and enjoy various benefits including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Pension

Training

Discounts

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop your team, driving restaurant performance.
• Maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client: wagamama

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 help us 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'll support in coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering excellent results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion; 100% go to our teams. Tips are not guaranteed wages.