Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Sous Chef at an established restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate team, ensuring food quality and safety while fostering a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, generous benefits including a bonus opportunity, and the chance to be part of a family-friendly workplace. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

First to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and training staff.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Manage shifts and ensure proper coverage in the kitchen.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Slough, 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 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.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and development to help them excel and maintaining high standards
• Have experience managing the line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage, and coaching on the go
• Support your kitchen’s food, health, safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’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 side interests
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Uniform provided for each shift
• First to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.