Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Edinburgh. This role emphasizes creating a nurturing environment while ensuring exceptional food quality and guest experiences. With responsibilities ranging from coaching staff to managing financial aspects, you'll play a pivotal role in the restaurant's success. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to inspire your team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and genuine care for the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and maintain high food standards.
• Drive performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Edinburgh

Client: wagamama

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to 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 excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high food standards and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions, and thinking on your feet.

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 care and consideration for your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• 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 via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu, 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Early access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.