Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Liverpool. This exciting opportunity involves creating a positive work environment, ensuring high standards of food safety, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will play a crucial role in nurturing talent and driving restaurant performance while enjoying a range of impressive benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift, 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

First to try new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition program as a 'Wok Star'

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain food, health, safety, and financial standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support coaching and development of your team to achieve excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Liverpool, 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 differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve excellence, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring each dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations with consideration and care.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety, and financial standards in a kitchen.
• Ability to manage labor costs and respond to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver who can think on their feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go entirely to teams, vary by restaurant, at guest's discretion)
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First to try new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition program as a "Wok Star"

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guest's discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.