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Lead Culinary Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich
Client: Wagamama
Location: Ipswich
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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
What You Bring
* A focus on creating a supportive environment where your team feels valued and appreciated, with a culture of coaching and development.
* A dedication to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards.
* Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Ability to foster a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
* A proactive 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 with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock management.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team to grow and succeed.
* A commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone belongs.
* A forward-thinking approach and quick decision-making skills.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (note: tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant).
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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