Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll inspire your team, maintain high food standards, and drive restaurant performance. Enjoy a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including bonuses and flexible policies. Be part of a diverse team that values individuality.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Manage kitchen standards and health and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Job Title: 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 us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You’ll Do

• Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Manage kitchen standards, including health and safety, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the head chef on recruitment and development.
• Think proactively to solve problems and make quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that support your team.
• Experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

What’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 guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly committed to being a Disability Confident employer.

*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.