Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes nurturing talent, fostering a positive atmosphere, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. With a commitment to high standards and a coaching culture, you'll be instrumental in driving restaurant performance. 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

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

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 looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join 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 You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring, listening, and celebrating environment for your team, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an outstanding guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Capability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking problem solver.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team, varies by restaurant, tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guests
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

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

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