Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead their culinary team in Northampton. This full-time role offers the chance to inspire and develop your team while maintaining high standards in food quality and safety. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with flexible hours, weekly pay, and a generous annual bonus opportunity. You'll also benefit from industry-leading family-friendly policies, free meals during shifts, and recognition programs. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and make a meaningful impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to Wagestream

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off outside work

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and standards.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen line efficiently.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Line Management

Financial Management

Job description

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Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Northampton

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 seeking a Sous Chef to join our team, committed to nourishing both the body and soul.

The Role:

As a Sous Chef, you will lead with passion, creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, inspiring and engaging your team through your knowledge and leadership.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to uphold high standards
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizes individual motivations

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side pursuits
• 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
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Participation in Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.