Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role involves fostering a supportive environment, coaching team members, and ensuring high standards of food safety. With exciting perks like bonuses, discounts, and family-friendly policies, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a vibrant culinary culture. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and be part of a team that delivers exceptional dining experiences while nurturing personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Wagestream access

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing your team to enhance performance.
• Driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Problem-Solving

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client: Wagamama

Location: Maidstone, 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 our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. Your responsibilities include coaching and developing 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety and health & safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams)
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• 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
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like our nationwide Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, 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 are at guest discretion and are not considered wages. Tips vary by restaurant and are not guaranteed.