Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Birmingham, where you will inspire and lead a kitchen team. You'll foster a positive environment, ensure high standards of food safety, and drive restaurant performance. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work

Paid parental leave

Pension schemes

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 us on our journey to 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions, and thinking on your feet.

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 approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen in managing GP, stock control, and labor costs.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, at guest discretion)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Provided chef whites, and participation in Wagamama parties and recognition programs

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.