Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Stoke-on-Trent to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. The role involves coaching staff and driving restaurant performance while creating a supportive environment. Attractive benefits include a bonus scheme and discounts.

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 and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Coach and develop the team to reach their potential.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

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Job Title: Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish 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 in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience with high standards for food quality.
• Experience in maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding kitchen financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and 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.
• Excellent communication skills with a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to excel.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Benefits

• 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 the team)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, long service awards

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.