Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain, where you'll lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. This role emphasizes fostering a positive environment, maintaining high food standards, and driving restaurant performance. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values individuality and diversity, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Sharing tips with the team

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Provision of chef whites cleaned daily

Wagamama parties

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of kitchen finances and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests while driving restaurant performance.
• Coach and develop team members to achieve their best.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

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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 inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to achieve their best while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring |

• Ability to foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills.
• Experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

Preferred Experience |

• Leadership experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with your team effectively.
• Experience managing kitchen standards, finances, and labor costs.
• Ability to inspire and motivate your team, creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Proactive problem solver with quick thinking skills.

Benefits |

• 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 and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Provision of chef whites cleaned daily.
• Wagamama parties and nationwide recognition programs.
• 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.