Culinary Brigade Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a passionate Sous Chef in Luton to lead a dynamic kitchen team. The role emphasizes food quality, team development, and maintaining high standards. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and numerous benefits including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen line and planning shifts.
• Expert in food quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Support food safety and kitchen financials.

Skills

Team Development

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

Job description

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Culinary Brigade Leader (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader who cares about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side projects
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• First to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition 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.

*Tips are 100% for our team members, vary by restaurant, and are left at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.