Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will inspire and lead a kitchen team while ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, free meals, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free shift meals and 50% discount

Paid parental leave

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing your team to drive restaurant performance.
• Ensuring high standards in dish preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

About Us:

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection, fostering a culture of authenticity and inclusion. Join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. Your responsibilities include coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring high standards in dish preparation.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to foster a coaching culture, participate in recruitment, and support ongoing team development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

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, with a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, safety, and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program.
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Our Commitment:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme. 100% of tips go to our teams; tips are discretionary and not considered wages.