Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role focuses on fostering a positive environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. Join a company that values diversity and individuality, offering competitive benefits and a bonus scheme to reward your hard work. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Early access to new menus

Free chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition as a wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.
• Proven experience in food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Job description

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chesterfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

We are celebrating diversity and individuality at wagamama, with over 165 restaurants. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to 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 of your team, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture, recruiting, developing, and fostering growth within your team.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive and grow.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making capabilities.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• Early access to new menus
• Free chef whites for shifts
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a wok star

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.