Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Chelmsford. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high food standards, and fostering a positive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a passion for culinary excellence.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards.
• Proven experience in managing labor costs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Chelmsford

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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity, appreciating personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we look for |

• An experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator who engages with the team with consideration and care.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands.
• A leader who inspires and engages their team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver capable of quick thinking.

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, not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift from our menu, 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

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.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; actual amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.