Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Senior Sous Chef at an established restaurant chain, dedicated to individuality and diversity. In this full-time role, you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food quality and safety while fostering a supportive environment. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will drive performance and contribute to a culture of excellence. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, early access to earnings, and family-friendly policies. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Tips share

Free shift food

50% off outside work

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen standards and financial performance.
• Strong leadership qualities to inspire and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

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10.05.2025

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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants committed to nourishing both body and soul. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our vibrant culture.

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 ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring |

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and promoting a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering excellent guest experiences with high standards in food quality and safety.
• Experience managing kitchen standards, financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a strong team through recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen in managing kitchen costs and GP.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Ability to think proactively and solve problems efficiently.

What’s In It for You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free shift food from our menu plus 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Early 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 allowance, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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