Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while fostering a culture of growth and development. With a focus on exceptional guest experiences and a commitment to team success, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that values individuality. The position comes with competitive benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, making it a perfect opportunity for culinary leaders looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

VIP events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a positive environment for team and guests.
• Driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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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 inspiring leader, fostering 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.

We Are Looking For |

• A leader who creates a caring environment, celebrates successes, and nurtures talent within the team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• An individual committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and equipping the team accordingly.
• An experienced professional maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, with a good understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A proactive problem solver, quick thinker, and decision-maker.

Qualifications and Experience |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with the team with care and consideration.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance metrics like GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to operational demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams to thrive and develop their careers.
• Commitment to 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 via Wagestream.
• Sharing tips with the team.
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year.
• National recognition program as a Wok Star.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

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

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.