Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety while driving performance and fostering a supportive environment. With excellent benefits including a bonus scheme, early wage access, and a family-friendly workplace, this is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to try new menu items

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support and develop team members.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food safety and health.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the kitchen team to achieve exceptional results.
• Drive restaurant performance and maintain high food safety standards.
• Foster a positive environment for team members and guests.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Problem Solving

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Milton Keynes

Client: Wagamama

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Category: Other

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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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will lead by example, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel, while 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 genuine conversations and support your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, fostering 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 to Wagestream for early wage access
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menu items first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and recognition programs

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.