Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef in Maidstone. You'll inspire your culinary team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food safety and preparation. Enjoy a supportive environment that celebrates individuality and offers various benefits, including a bonus scheme and flexible work policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client: Wagamama

Location: Maidstone, 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. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

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, capable of meaningful conversations with your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, effective decisions.

Wag’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 discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside work
• 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 with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

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 proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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