Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic culinary team. This role focuses on creating a positive environment for both guests and team members while ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, you will lead kitchen operations, manage shifts, and coach your team to excel. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible hours, an annual bonus, and recognition programs that celebrate your contributions. If you are ready to make a difference in a vibrant culinary setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards with extensive food knowledge.
• Experienced in managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, including planning shifts and food safety.

Skills

Food Safety

Kitchen Operations Management

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

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Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 7

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be you, be Wagamama. We are seeking a sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing 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 should be an expert in food quality and standards, with extensive food knowledge, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team to help them excel and uphold high standards.
• Experienced in managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Knowledgeable about food safety, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to 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.

*Tips are 100% for the team. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.