Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, fostering a positive atmosphere where team members thrive. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in coaching and developing your team, ensuring high standards of food safety and guest satisfaction. With competitive benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your culinary career while making a difference in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Pension schemes

Holiday leave

Training

Cycle-to-work schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive restaurant performance and maintain high standards in food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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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 value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to 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 of your team to reach their potential, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make sound decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking approach, capable of quick decision-making.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.