Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Sous Chef at a well-known restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring high-quality food standards while creating a positive environment for both guests and staff. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a variety of perks including a generous annual bonus and family-friendly policies. Be part of a company that values your contributions and recognizes your successes, making each day rewarding and fulfilling.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition through Wok Star program

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and line management.
• Strong understanding of food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the culinary team to deliver high food standards.
• Manage shifts and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Coaching

Planning Shifts

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Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for 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 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 are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to achieve high standards.
• Has experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members on the go.
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Loves celebrating success and recognizing individual needs.

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side activities
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star 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 the team; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.