Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team at a well-known restaurant. You will foster a positive work environment, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while driving performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, access to wages before payday, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant restaurant setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to wages before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

National recognition program

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to deliver excellent results.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and kitchen performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions.

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to wages before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest's discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition program – be known 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.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest's discretion. Tips are not guaranteed and are not considered wages.