Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves fostering a positive environment, ensuring high food safety standards, and driving excellent restaurant performance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in a fast-paced kitchen, and a commitment to inclusivity. Benefits include a bonus scheme, flexible pay options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition through 'Wok Star' program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and attentive environment for the team.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience and maintain high dish preparation standards.
• Build a coaching culture and support team development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Hemel Hempstead

Client: Wagamama

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a caring and attentive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team, role-modelling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a track record of performance management in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership qualities that motivate teams to thrive and grow.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and 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
• Free shift meals from our menu and 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 adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition through our "Wok Star" program

We also offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.