Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant setting. This role offers the chance to inspire and develop talent while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a commitment to high food safety standards and financial performance, you will drive restaurant success in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, generous parental leave, and opportunities for personal growth. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Pension

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food safety and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Bristol

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bristol, 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 individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl, to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feel cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are committed to fostering personal and professional growth within your team and working with your Head Chef to build a strong team through recruitment and development.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, effective 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 guest discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% outside of work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension, 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; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.