Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a dynamic kitchen team. This role offers the chance to foster a supportive environment, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while driving performance. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, early earnings access, and a family-friendly workplace culture. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to Wagestream for early earnings

Share of tips

Free shift food

50% discount outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Ensure dishes meet high standards and provide excellent guest experiences.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Belfast

Client: Wagamama

Location: Belfast, 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:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a caring, supportive environment, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience maintaining high food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access to Wagestream for early earnings
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free shift food and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are distributed fully to our team members and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not guaranteed wages.