Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves ensuring high standards in food preparation, coaching team members, and maintaining a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to food safety and financial management. This position offers a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible pay options, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniforms provided

Company events and recognition programs

Pension

Holiday

Training

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Expertise in food safety, health standards, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring, positive environment and ensure an exceptional guest experience.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and manage kitchen performance.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

About Wagamama: With over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity, focusing on personality over perfection. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish both body and 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 development, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a caring, positive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation.
• Maintain spotless food, health, safety standards, and understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when needed.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring and considerate approach.
• Expertise in food safety, health standards, and financial management of a kitchen.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Uniforms provided
• Company events and recognition programs

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 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests’ discretion. Tips are not wages and are not guaranteed.