Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Senior Sous Chef at a leading restaurant group. In this role, you'll inspire your kitchen team while ensuring exceptional food quality and service. You'll be responsible for fostering a positive environment, coaching your team, and driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Provided chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills to support and value your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Foster a positive environment while coaching and developing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Knowledge

Problem-Solving

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, 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 us on our journey to nourish 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. You will support 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 a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported and valued.
• Knowledge of food safety, health standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment, development, and fostering growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Provided chef whites.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are fully distributed to our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed.