Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a nurturing environment, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high culinary standards. With a focus on leadership and financial management, you will drive performance while fostering a culture of support and inclusivity. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and driving performance.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Support coaching and development of the kitchen team.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Telford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Telford, 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 looking for 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 the coaching and development of your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring approach that makes team members feel supported.
• Proven experience in kitchen standards, financial management, and labour cost control.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.