Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain seeks a Senior Sous Chef in Wolverhampton. This role emphasizes leadership, team development, and maintaining high culinary standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences and nurturing talent.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.

Access to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free shift meals from the menu.

50% off meals outside work.

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents.

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leader fostering a positive environment for team and guests.
• Driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Culinary Experience

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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Wolverhampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Wolverhampton

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring, listened-to environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling coaching within the management team.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped team members with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure team support and understanding.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tip sharing.
• Free shift meals from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites for each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages, are not guaranteed, and are solely at the guest's discretion.