Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead and inspire your kitchen staff while ensuring outstanding guest experiences. This role emphasizes creating a positive work environment, maintaining high food safety standards, and managing kitchen operations efficiently. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, you'll thrive in a dynamic setting that values your contributions. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, making this opportunity not just a job, but a rewarding career path in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension scheme and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Cardiff

Client: wagamama

Location: Cardiff, 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:

Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

What You’ll Do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, promoting success and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an outstanding guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Experience managing labour costs and reacting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to excel.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Ability to think on your feet and solve problems quickly.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition through our Wok Star 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 Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.