Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; 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. In this full-time role, you will inspire your team, ensuring high standards of food quality and guest experience. Your leadership will foster a positive environment, while your problem-solving skills will drive continuous improvement. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this role offers a vibrant workplace where creativity flourishes. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with the team.
• Proven ability to maintain food, health, safety, and financial standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

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08.05.2025

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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 contribute to our mission 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

What You Bring |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped your team with necessary skills.
• Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team, 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, capable of engaging with your team with consideration and care.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety, and financial standards.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team).
• 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 with VIP guests.
• Recognition programs nationwide.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.