Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Culinary Team Lead to join their vibrant kitchen in Preston. This exciting role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while fostering a supportive environment. With flexible hours, generous bonuses, and a range of family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their culinary career while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance. Join a company that celebrates individuality and diversity, and make a real impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Weekly Pay and Tips Sharing

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Flexible Hours

Free On-Shift Food

50% Off Outside of Work

Family-Friendly Policies

Uniform Provided

Opportunity to Try New Menus

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial management in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team while ensuring food quality and safety.
• Manage line operations and plan shifts for adequate coverage.

Skills

Team Support and Development

Kitchen Operations Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Financial Management in Kitchen

Job description

Job Title: Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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 seeking a Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Sous Chef, you will lead with passion, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while inspiring and engaging your team. You will be a true food expert, committed to creating a positive environment for guests and staff alike.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and developing your team through training and coaching
• Managing the line and planning shifts to ensure adequate coverage
• Maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about team support and development
• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts
• Have knowledge of food safety and financial management in a kitchen setting
• Enjoy celebrating successes and motivating your team

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside of 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
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• 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, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.