Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive atmosphere where team members feel valued and motivated. You will be responsible for maintaining high food safety standards, managing kitchen finances, and fostering personal growth within your team. With an attractive bonus scheme and a commitment to inclusivity, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying various perks, including free meals and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to inspire teams.
• Proven experience in maintaining food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Team Development

Financial Management

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modelling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Ability to build and develop a strong team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

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, capable of having meaningful conversations with consideration and care.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and managing kitchen finances including GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A proactive problem solver who can think on their feet.

What’s In It for You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annual bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go entirely to the team, vary by restaurant, at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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