Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead their kitchen team in Preston. The role involves enhancing restaurant performance, delivering exceptional results, and fostering a positive environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on food safety and kitchen financials. The position offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and access to earnings before payday.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free shift meals

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and genuine care for team and guests.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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

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 of nourishing 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 continuous coaching and development, enhance restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with genuine care and consideration
• Excellent standards in food, health, and safety
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams, at guests' discretion)
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition through our 'Wok Star' program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle 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 entirely at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to our teams, but amounts vary by restaurant.