Executive Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive dining experience as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a talented kitchen team. This role not only focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences but also emphasizes nurturing talent and maintaining high food safety standards. With a commitment to creating a positive work environment, you will play a crucial role in driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, while being part of a forward-thinking company that values individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Paid parental leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety

Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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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 from bowl to 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What You Bring |

• Ability to create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and supported, promoting success and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food safety, health and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture within the team, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven experience in food safety and financial management within a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like '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 at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not guaranteed wages.