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Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich
Client: Wagamama
Location: Ipswich
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 12.05.2025
Expiry Date: 26.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | 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 nourishing 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 of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high standards in dish preparation.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.
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 with a caring approach.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
* Financial acumen in managing kitchen GP, stock, and labour costs.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.
What’s In It for You:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 per year.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant; tips are discretionary and not considered wages).
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Be among the first to try new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.
We also offer 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 our team members. The amount varies by restaurant and is at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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