Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Kingston upon Hull is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves ensuring high standards of food and safety, coaching staff, and driving restaurant performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment and a passion for creating an inclusive workplace. Attractive benefits include a bonus scheme, early access to earnings, and generous discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free shift meals from our menu

50% off outside work meals

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support team growth.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure kitchen adheres to food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, emphasizing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure exceptional results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Ensure your kitchen adheres to food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Financial understanding of kitchen operations, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering growth and inclusion.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver, able to think on your feet.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• 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 and 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 throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, 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% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.