Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary world is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a vibrant kitchen team. This role emphasizes the importance of nurturing talent and fostering a supportive environment, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards. With a focus on coaching and development, you'll play a crucial role in driving restaurant performance while enjoying a range of enticing perks, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and leading a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free shift meals

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain high food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage kitchen performance and financials, ensuring high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Kitchen financial management

Job description

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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 diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. 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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, fostering support and understanding within the team.
• Experience in maintaining kitchen standards and managing financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

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 go directly to the team).
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition through our nationwide 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

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