Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This full-time role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop talent while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards of food safety. With a focus on leadership and team performance, you'll play a key role in driving the restaurant's success. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, discounts, and family-friendly policies, all while contributing to a culture that values individuality and inclusivity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Paid parental leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and events

National recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams als Küchenchef oder Senior Sous Chef.
• Proaktive, lösungsorientierte Denkweise mit starken Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment and support team development.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and guest experience.
• Maintain food safety and kitchen financials.

Skills

Küchenführung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit und Hygiene

Finanzkennzahlen verstehen

Kostenmanagement

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Führungskompetenzen

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What You Need To Do

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working closely with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

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 the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial performance metrics like GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and events with VIP guests.
• National recognition through our wok star program.

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

Be You. Be Wagamama.

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.