Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role is pivotal in nurturing talent, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety, and driving restaurant performance. With a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, you will foster a culture of coaching and development, enabling your team to excel. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free shift meals

50% off meals for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong financial acumen in managing kitchen profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Manage kitchen standards and ensure high food quality and safety.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Preston, Lancashire, 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 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 from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Commitment to delivering an excellent guest experience with high standards of food quality and safety.
• Experience in managing kitchen standards, financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build and develop a strong team through recruitment and ongoing training.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

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 that promote support and understanding.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Financial acumen in managing kitchen profitability and stock control.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusion and respect.
• Solution-oriented mindset with quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include 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.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.