Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. With a focus on personal development and a supportive environment, you'll thrive while making quick decisions and solving problems. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and discounts, all while contributing to a culture that celebrates individuality and teamwork. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition through Wok Star program

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach to team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and financial standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial management

Job description

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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 looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish 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 continuous coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards.
• Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

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 maintaining high food, health, safety, and financial standards.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Wok’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 vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift, 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition through our Wok Star program.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips go entirely to our teams; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.