Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at an established restaurant chain. This role is perfect for a passionate culinary leader eager to inspire and develop their team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining high food safety standards and driving kitchen performance. With a focus on coaching and personal growth, you'll be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and individuality. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and recognition for your contributions. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial management

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Dartford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Dartford, 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 both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Knowledge of financial management related to kitchen operations.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace.
• Problem-solving skills and quick thinking.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 discretionary, not guaranteed, and not considered wages.