Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team and create exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes personal and professional growth, fostering a positive work environment, and maintaining high food safety standards. With a commitment to excellence, you will inspire your team while enjoying benefits such as a generous bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and development of kitchen staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference 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 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

About You

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to the highest standards.
• Experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Committed to fostering a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
• A forward-thinking 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 a caring approach.
• Proven experience in kitchen standards, financial management, and team leadership.
• Ability to inspire and engage your team, creating an inclusive environment.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside of 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, and exclusive parties.
• Recognition programs and nationwide visibility as a Wok Star.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guests’ discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.