Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a dynamic kitchen team in Slough. This role focuses on nurturing talent while ensuring exceptional food quality and guest experiences. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, you will manage kitchen operations and maintain high standards in food safety and financial management. The company offers a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and early access to earnings, making this an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Tip sharing

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and dedication to guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality.
• Drive restaurant performance and foster a positive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client: Wagamama

Location: Slough, 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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to 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:

• A positive leader who cares for and listens to your team, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring high standards in food quality.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to foster a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• A proactive problem solver who can make quick decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience in maintaining high standards in food, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem solving.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tip sharing
• Free food on shift and 50% outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle schemes, 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; they vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not guaranteed or considered wages.