Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead their culinary team in Swindon. This full-time role offers an opportunity to create a positive environment, ensuring high food quality and standards while inspiring and training team members. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and an annual bonus. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and be part of a supportive team that celebrates success. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

New menu experiences

National recognition programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team development and maintaining high standards.
• Experience managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring food quality and safety standards.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen line effectively.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Quality Standards

Kitchen Management

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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're looking for a Sous Chef to join us and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The role |

As a Sous Chef, you'll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should 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 kitchen line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage, and coaching team members on the go.
• Support your kitchen's food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drivers and 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 your side hustle
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu—and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Join our national recognition programme, becoming a nationwide Wok Star

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, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages or considered part of salary.