Inspirational Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen inspirierenden Senior Sous Chef für eine aufregende Neueröffnung in Birmingham. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Führung eines dynamischen Küchenteams, das hohe Standards in der Lebensmittelzubereitung und Sicherheit aufrechterhält. Sie werden eine unterstützende und inklusive Kultur fördern, während Sie gleichzeitig die Restaurantleistung optimieren. Profitieren Sie von einer Vielzahl von Vorteilen, einschließlich eines Bonusprogramms und der Möglichkeit, Ihre Verdienste vor dem Payday zu nutzen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Gastronomie haben und ein Teil eines vielfältigen Teams werden möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Bonusprogramm bis zu £3,000 jährlich

Zugang zu 30% Ihres Einkommens vor dem Payday

Kostenlose Mahlzeiten während der Schicht

50% Rabatt außerhalb der Arbeitszeit

Familienfreundliche Richtlinien

Trockengereinigte Kochjacken

Wagamama-Partys und VIP-Gästevents

Pensionsplan

Urlaubsanspruch

Training und Schulungen

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld.
• Fähigkeit, hohe Standards in Lebensmittelsicherheit und finanzieller Verwaltung aufrechtzuerhalten.

Responsibilities

• Schaffung einer positiven Umgebung für das Team und die Gäste.
• Coaching und Entwicklung des Teams zur Leistungssteigerung.

Skills

Küchenleitung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Problem-Lösungsfähigkeiten

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Inspirational Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection, embracing what makes you unique. 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 inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

To succeed, you should:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of meaningful conversations with team members.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, at guest's discretion)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our 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 include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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, are at guest's discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.