Executive Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; 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. In this role, you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and guest experience while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. You will have the opportunity to drive performance, mentor talent, and enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programs

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment, celebrating team successes.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

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Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Join us on our journey to nourish 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, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Will Do

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Think proactively to solve problems quickly and effectively.

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 genuine approach to supporting and engaging your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen in managing kitchen profitability and cost control.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace.
• 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 (100% goes to the team).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year.
• Recognition programs such as "Wok Star" nationwide.
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Our Values

Be you, be Wagamama. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. 100% of tips go to our teams, varying by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion.