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Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey to nourish both body and soul.
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 ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
* Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Prioritize building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a proactive problem solver, quick thinker, and decisive.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine care and consideration.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Tips share
* Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expecting or adopting parents)
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*Tips are 100% for our teams; they vary per restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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