Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll inspire your team and ensure high standards in a fast-paced kitchen. Enjoy a supportive environment, develop your skills, and benefit from competitive perks including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with the team.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coaching and developing team to excel.
• Driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 personality over perfection. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to 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 coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

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, engaging with your team with consideration and care.
• Experience ensuring food, health, and safety standards are maintained to the highest level.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• A proactive leader who can build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams; varies by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs such as being a nationwide Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.