Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire excellence and foster a supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to drive performance in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring high standards in food quality and safety. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity. Enjoy attractive perks, including a bonus scheme and generous discounts, while being part of a forward-thinking company that values its employees. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition through 'Wok Star' program

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for effective team interactions.
• Ability to maintain high standards in food and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Coach and develop your team to excel in their roles.
• Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 difference and appreciate personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, 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’ll 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.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

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, capable of having considerate and caring conversations.
• 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 teams to grow in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think on their feet.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide '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 the Disability Confident scheme.

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