Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team as a Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate team while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. With flexible hours, a generous bonus scheme, and a supportive work environment, you’ll thrive in a culture that celebrates individuality and team success. Enjoy additional perks like free meals, discounts, and family-friendly policies that truly support work-life balance. If you’re ready to make an impact in the culinary world, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team.
• Experienced in managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high food quality.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Operations Management

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Coaching and Development

Job description

Job Title: Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Norwich

Client: Wagamama

Location: Norwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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 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.

Ideal candidate:

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team to achieve high standards
• Experienced in managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Knowledgeable about food safety, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoys celebrating team successes and recognizing 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 projects
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside 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 scheme, 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 the team and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not guaranteed as wages.