Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Stockport. Lead a kitchen team, deliver high-quality dishes, and foster a positive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Exclusive Wagamama parties

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 for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Stockport

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Stockport, 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 across the UK. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish both body and 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 ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to teams, at guest discretion)
• Free food on shift, with 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Exclusive Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to the team, actual tips vary by restaurant.