Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Ipswich, where you will lead a talented kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experiences. Enjoy a supportive environment that values individuality and offers competitive benefits, including bonuses and flexible policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and guest experiences.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety

Financial Acumen

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich

Client: Wagamama

Location: Ipswich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 looking for 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high standards in dish preparation.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.

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.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen in managing kitchen GP, stock, and labour costs.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What’s In It for You:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant; tips are discretionary and not considered wages).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be among the first to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

We also offer 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.

*Tips are 100% for our team members. The amount varies by restaurant and is at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.