Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will foster a positive atmosphere, ensuring exceptional food quality and safety while driving performance. Your leadership will inspire personal and professional growth among team members. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where individuality and diversity are celebrated.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Tips share

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for effective team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and nurture talent.
• Ensure high standards for food quality and safety.
• Manage kitchen health, safety, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Communication skills

Food safety standards

Financial management

Problem-solving

Job description

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wagamama

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards for food quality and safety, and equipping your team with necessary skills.
• Managing kitchen standards, including health and safety, financial performance, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a strong, motivated team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Solving problems proactively and making quick, effective decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations with your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock, and labor management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to succeed and grow.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Ability to think on your feet and solve problems quickly.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites for every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program.

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary; they are not considered wages or guaranteed.