Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. In this full-time role, you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards in food preparation. Your inspiring leadership will foster a supportive environment, nurturing talent and promoting a coaching culture. With a focus on financial performance and operational excellence, you will play a key role in driving the restaurant's success. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Free shift meals

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong commitment to maintaining high standards in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure excellent results and drive restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Communication

Financial Management

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing both body and 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, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a caring, supportive environment, nurturing talent and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, recruitment, and ongoing team development.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

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 approach.
• Experience in maintaining standards and managing financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership qualities and commitment to inclusivity.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

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

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Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary, not guaranteed wages.