Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef in a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the chance to lead and inspire a team while ensuring top-notch food quality and safety standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll foster a positive environment and drive restaurant performance. Enjoy a variety of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values individuality and creativity in the kitchen.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to try new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for team support and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to achieve high performance.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Kitchen Financials

Food Safety Standards

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Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire

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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 seeking 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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in 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 the team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

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, varies by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a "Wok Star"

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.