Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team as a Sous Chef at an established restaurant brand. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while creating a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a variety of perks, including bonuses and discounts. Be part of a company that values individuality and diversity, with a commitment to nurturing talent and celebrating successes. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen team and ensuring food quality.
• Knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, including shift planning and coaching.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Shift Planning

Stock Control

Financial Awareness

Job description

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Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Telford

Client: wagamama

Location: Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to 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.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to uphold high standards
• Have experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching on the go
• Are familiar with food safety, health and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

Wok’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 of work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide programme as a Wok Star

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 proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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