Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; 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. This role emphasizes leadership, fostering a supportive environment, and maintaining exceptional standards in food preparation. As a key player in the kitchen, you will coach and develop your team while ensuring a memorable guest experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic setting. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and access to earnings before payday. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this role is for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food during shifts

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong commitment to food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and maintain high standards.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

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 are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, fostering a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, especially in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with 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 guest discretion).
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our programme.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages.