Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an inspirational Senior Sous Chef to lead their culinary team in Leicester. This exciting role involves fostering a positive environment, coaching team members, and ensuring high standards of food and safety. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll play a key role in driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and generous family-friendly policies. Join a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and diversity, and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen team while driving restaurant performance.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Financial Management

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Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Leicester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leicester

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 value personality over perfection—be yourself, be 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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Wag’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition 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.

*Tips are 100% for our teams. They vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion, not guaranteed wages.