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Inspirational Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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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 us on our journey to nourish both body and 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, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.
Responsibilities include:
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
* Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
* Managing kitchen standards, including health and safety, gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Problem-solving and making quick, effective decisions.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with a caring and considerate approach.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
* Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Inspiring leadership qualities and a passion for inclusion and team development.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.
What’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 vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including full pay for 26 weeks for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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