Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Cheltenham, where you'll lead a kitchen team, ensure high standards of food safety, and create a positive work environment. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, flexible pay access, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained.
• Support continuous coaching and development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Cheltenham

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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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Are dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards.
• Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and development.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick 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, with a caring and considerate approach.
• Experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.
• Financial understanding of kitchen operations, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

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 and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adoptive parents.
• First to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each 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 Disability Confident.