Social network you want to login/join with:
Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Dartford
Client: Wagamama
Location: Dartford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
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 inspirational 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, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, capable of genuine and supportive conversations.
* Experience ensuring high standards in food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to grow and thrive.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (100% goes to the team)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
#J-18808-Ljbffr