Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Culinary Team Lead in Milton Keynes, where you will inspire and develop your team while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. This role offers a dynamic environment with flexible hours, a chance to enjoy free meals during shifts, and a generous annual bonus opportunity. You will be part of a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and diversity, making a significant impact on the culinary experience. With additional perks like a pension scheme, gym memberships, and recognition events, this position is perfect for those passionate about food and teamwork.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a culinary team with a focus on quality.
• Understanding of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary team ensuring high food quality and safety.
• Manage shift planning and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Shift Planning

Stock Control

Financial Management

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Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Milton Keynes

Client: Wagamama

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Category: Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Chef, you will lead with passion, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety, while inspiring and engaging your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Supports and develops their team to excel and maintains high standards
• Manages shift planning and works collaboratively with the team
• Ensures food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Celebrates team successes and recognizes individual 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 activities
• Free shift meals and 50% off outside of work
• 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 and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 wages and are not guaranteed.