Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in High Wycombe, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food and safety standards. The role involves fostering a positive environment, coaching team members, and driving restaurant performance. Enjoy various benefits including a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free shift meals from our menu plus 50% discount outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition through our Wok Star program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Creating a supportive environment and nurturing talent.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Building a coaching culture and fostering personal growth.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), High Wycombe

Client: wagamama

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 diversity. We value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spotting opportunities.
• Building a coaching culture, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth within the team.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions on your feet.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
• Proven track record of maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership qualities that motivate and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver with quick decision-making skills.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free shift meals from our menu plus 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (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 with VIP guests
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, 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.

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