Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a supportive environment while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. With a focus on coaching and development, you will inspire your team to excel and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The company promotes inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and access to earnings before payday. If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, 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 food on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to engage and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team while ensuring high standards.
• Maintain food safety and manage financial performance effectively.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring

• A focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, fostering a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience with dishes prepared to high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a strong team through recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver who can make quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to engage and support your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining safety standards and managing financial performance.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not guaranteed wages.