Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality is celebrated and teamwork thrives. In this dynamic role, you'll lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and operational excellence. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions. Benefit from a generous bonus scheme, industry-leading family-friendly policies, and opportunities to experience new menus first. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant culinary setting, this is the perfect opportunity 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

Provided chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem-Solving

Job description

Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), York

Client:

wagamama

Location:

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 personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, promoting performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Provided chef whites
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition program: Wok Star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are voluntary and at guest discretion, not considered wages or guaranteed.