Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive kitchen team as a Senior Sous Chef in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes leadership, fostering a supportive atmosphere, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on high standards of food preparation and safety, you will play a crucial role in driving performance and nurturing talent within your team. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and creating a positive workplace culture, this opportunity is perfect 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

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen financials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Job description

Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Cambridge

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cambridge

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

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 genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Inspirational leadership skills to motivate and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• 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 vary by restaurant; they are discretionary and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our recognition program.
• Additional benefits: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.