Executive Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a positive work environment while ensuring high culinary standards and guest satisfaction. You will coach and inspire your team, manage food safety, and contribute to financial performance. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers exciting perks such as a bonus scheme, free meals, and recognition as a Wok Star. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and dedication to guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Understanding

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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 looking for 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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring |

• Focus on creating 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.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

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.
• Experience in maintaining safety standards and understanding financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, 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.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• First to experience new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

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

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary.