Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join their culinary team in Southampton. This full-time role offers the chance to lead a passionate team, ensuring high standards of food quality while creating a positive environment for both guests and staff. You'll manage kitchen operations, support food safety standards, and engage in financial aspects like stock control. With a commitment to individuality and diversity, this company offers a vibrant workplace and various benefits, including flexible hours, bonuses, and recognition programs. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing their team.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead with passion to ensure high food quality standards.
• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Operations Management

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client: wagamama

Location: Southampton, 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 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 creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food standards, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to achieve excellence.
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching staff.
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs.

Wagamama offers:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
• Family-friendly policies with 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for parental leave
• Uniform provided
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary, not guaranteed wages.