Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. You'll lead a dynamic kitchen, fostering a supportive environment while delivering high-quality dishes. This role offers the chance to grow your leadership skills and make a significant impact on both team and guest experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, family-friendly policies, and opportunities for personal development. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to wages before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing kitchen performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Food safety standards

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection, embracing what makes you unique. We are seeking 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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring each dish meets high standards.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make informed 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, capable of engaging with your team with consideration and care.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, including GP and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team to thrive.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to wages before pay day via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretion and vary by restaurant).
• Free on-shift food from our menu, with 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs such as 'Be a Wok Star'.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion and are not guaranteed or considered wages.