Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a passionate kitchen team and foster a culture of excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high-quality food and safety standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll be at the forefront of culinary innovation, making a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies, as you contribute to a mission that celebrates individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings via Wagestream

Tips share

Free shift food

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards for food quality and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Job description

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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 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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their full potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

We Are Looking For Someone Who |

• Creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrates successes, and nurtures talent within the team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensures an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards for food quality and safety, and by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintains spotless food, health, and safety standards, understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spots opportunities for improvement.
• Builds a coaching culture within the team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make informed decisions.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine care, ensuring team members feel heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering growth and inclusion.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream before payday
• Tips share
• Free shift food from our menu, with 50% discount outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.