Executive Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Sous Chef to lead a passionate kitchen team. This role emphasizes fostering a supportive environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and diversity, offering a range of perks including a bonus scheme, early access to earnings, and family-friendly policies. If you're ready to inspire and motivate a team while delivering outstanding culinary results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Tip sharing

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong commitment to food safety and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen team while ensuring high food quality.
• Manage restaurant performance and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Understanding

Job description

Below is a refined version of the job description, with improved formatting and focus on clarity:

Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection — we call it 'be you, be Wagamama'. Join us on our journey to nourish 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. Your responsibilities include coaching and developing your team to excel, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating success and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to fostering a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

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 and considerate approach.
• Experience ensuring high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tip sharing.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• 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'.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed or considered wages.