Executive Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role involves leading a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high food safety standards, and fostering a positive environment. You will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while managing kitchen performance and costs. With industry-leading family-friendly policies and a range of benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and thrive in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Tips share

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Company parties

VIP guest events

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and driving performance.
• Strong commitment to food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication

Problem-Solving

Financial Knowledge

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection, embracing the 'be you, be Wagamama' ethos. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a caring, listening, and celebrating environment for your team, promoting growth and a coaching culture
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience with high standards in food preparation
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Commitment to building a strong, developing team through recruitment and ongoing training
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance positively
• Strong communication skills that foster support and understanding
• Expertise in food safety, health, and safety standards
• Financial knowledge related to kitchen performance, GP, and stock control
• Ability to manage labour costs effectively
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to earnings before pay day via Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Company parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

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