Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll inspire and lead in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role emphasizes individuality and a commitment to excellence, ensuring guests enjoy exceptional culinary experiences. You'll not only manage the kitchen operations but also nurture talent and drive performance through effective coaching and collaboration. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, all while being part of an inclusive culture that values every team member. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a focus on team performance.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and maintain high food standards.
• Drive restaurant performance and foster team development.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Job description

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Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Gloucester

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection and encourage you to be yourself.

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 ensure excellent results.

What You Will Do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach and quick decision-making skills.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition program as a Wok Star

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.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.