Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; 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 a vibrant setting. In this full-time role, you will inspire and nurture talent while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. With a focus on creating an inclusive environment, you will empower your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, generous parental leave, and opportunities for personal growth. If you are a proactive leader ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition program

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests while driving performance.
• Coach and develop team members to excel in their roles.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Health and Safety Training

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

Three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. 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’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• An experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator who engages with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experienced in maintaining high standards for food, health, safety, and understanding kitchen financials like GP and stock control.
• An inspiring leader who motivates their team to thrive and grow.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A proactive problem solver, quick on your feet.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be among the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• National recognition program – be known as a wok star.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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, are at guests’ discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.