Executive Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; 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 environment. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, offering the opportunity to inspire and nurture talent while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. You will play a pivotal role in driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional guest experiences. With a commitment to a coaching culture, you'll help your team grow personally and professionally. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team with a focus on performance.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coaching and developing team members to excel.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring |

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free on-shift food from our menu, with 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle 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, vary by restaurant, and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not wages or guaranteed.