Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. In this full-time role, you will lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional food quality and safety standards while creating a positive dining experience. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits, including a generous annual bonus and opportunities for personal development. This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic environment where individuality and teamwork are celebrated. Be part of an exciting culinary journey!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Annual bonus opportunity

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Recognition program

Uniform provided

Holiday and training benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen lines and coaching team members.
• Strong knowledge of food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the culinary team to maintain high food standards.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen operations efficiently.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Line Management

Financial Management

Job description

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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 our team and help us nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with exceptional knowledge that you use to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing kitchen lines, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating team success 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 hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adoptive parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, 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 our team members. Actual tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.