Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Dartford is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead their culinary team. The role involves fostering a positive environment, coaching team members, and ensuring high standards of food safety and performance. With a range of benefits including bonuses and discounts, this position offers a great opportunity for culinary professionals to thrive.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food during shifts

50% off outside work

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team support.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leader fostering a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coaching and developing team to excel.
• Driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Dartford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring 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 exceptional 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 with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What’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 are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, 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 and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.