Executive Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality is celebrated and team spirit thrives. In this dynamic role, you'll lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety while driving performance in a fast-paced environment. Your leadership will inspire and nurture talent, creating an exceptional dining experience for guests. With a commitment to inclusivity and a variety of benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally within a renowned culinary brand.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and development of kitchen staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

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

Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it 'be you, be Wagamama'. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience with high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, along with understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring team members feel heard and supported.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and manage financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition through our Wok Star program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Our Commitment

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. All tips are paid directly to our teams and vary by restaurant; they are discretionary and not guaranteed.