Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and personality are celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. You'll enjoy a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth, alongside industry-leading family-friendly policies. With opportunities to experience new menus first and a generous bonus scheme, this position is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Extended paid leave for parents

Provision of chef whites

Participation in company events

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Dedication to maintaining high food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Guest Experience Focus

Financial Acumen

Job description

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Bradford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality 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 continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role-modeling coaching within the management team.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring each dish meets high standards.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to fostering a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Knowledge of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team.
• Problem-solving skills and agility in decision-making.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are guest discretionary).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including extended paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Provision of chef whites and participation in company events.
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages.