Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Luton, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional culinary experiences. With a focus on leadership and performance, you'll contribute to a vibrant kitchen culture while enjoying competitive benefits including bonuses and flexible earning options.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills focused on team support.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and development of kitchen staff.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a focus on caring and supporting your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu, 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First to try new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a '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 and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.