Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Guildford seeks a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a positive environment, ensuring high standards in food preparation, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join a diverse team that values individuality and offers numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift, 50% off outside work for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Pension schemes

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work schemes

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Ability to maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Guildford, 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, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance, and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring |

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent through coaching and development.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 focus on caring and supportive conversations.
• Proven experience in maintaining kitchen standards and financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and manage labour costs effectively.

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 guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like '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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are guest discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.