Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Sous Chef with a renowned culinary team in Exeter. This role is perfect for passionate leaders who thrive in a vibrant kitchen environment. You will be responsible for ensuring food quality and safety while supporting and developing your team. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a chance to earn bonuses while working in a company that values individuality and celebrates success. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes family-friendly policies and offers various perks, including free meals and gym memberships. If you are ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen staff and maintaining high food quality.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and financial aspects of kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the culinary team to maintain high standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, including planning shifts and coaching staff.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Management

Training and Development

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Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Exeter

Client: Wagamama

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a Sous Chef to join our team on a journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

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

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and development to help them excel and maintain high standards.
• Are experienced in managing the line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage, and coaching on the go.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Loves celebrating success, recognizing individual drives and needs.

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

Additionally, we 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.