Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Nottingham. The role involves inspiring leadership, maintaining high food standards, and fostering a positive team culture. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme and free meals.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work meals

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Celebrating individuality, we don’t conform — we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, either personally or through your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively, adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to excel and grow in their roles.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to adapt and decide.

Wok’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 (note: tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion, not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to try new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• 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 Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.