Executive Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading a passionate kitchen crew, ensuring high food safety standards, and fostering a positive work environment. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will drive restaurant performance while creating memorable guest experiences. The company offers competitive bonuses, industry-leading family-friendly policies, and a vibrant workplace culture that celebrates individuality. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food 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 fast-paced environments.
• Strong ability to maintain high food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen teams to deliver exceptional results.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." We are looking for 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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Ability to foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped team members with necessary skills.
• Experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 consideration and care in conversations to ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs and reacting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Ability to think proactively and make quick decisions.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday via wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long-service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. They are left at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.