Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; 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 Southampton. This full-time role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop talent while ensuring high standards of food preparation and safety. You will play a crucial role in driving restaurant performance and creating memorable guest experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

First to try new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition as a wok star

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior kitchen role with a focus on leadership and team development.
• Ability to maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive working environment for team members and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance while ensuring excellent guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Team Development

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  Job Details

  Client: wagamama

  Location: southampton, United Kingdom

  Job Category: Other

  EU work permit required: Yes

  Job Information

  Job Views: 4

  Posted: 08.05.2025

  Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

  Job Description

  Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

  At wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate 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 to help your team excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

  What We Look For

  • 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 high standards.
  • Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
  • Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
  • A forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions.

  Benefits

  • Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
  • Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
  • Share of tips (100% go to teams, varies by restaurant)
  • Free food on shift and 50% outside of work
  • Industry-leading family-friendly policies
  • First to try new menus
  • Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
  • Wagamama parties and VIP events
  • National recognition as a wok star

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

  Be You, Be Wagamama

  Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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