Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Senior Sous Chef at an industry-leading restaurant. In this full-time role, you will inspire your kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety while fostering a supportive coaching culture. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, you will play a key role in driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy. If you are a quick thinker and passionate about culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Tips share

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for team support and development.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cheltenham

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 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, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional 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, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations with your team.
• Experience ensuring high standards of food, health, and safety, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruiting and developing your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Quick thinker and problem solver, able to make decisions on the spot.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed wages.