Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food preparation and safety while fostering a positive environment. You will be responsible for driving performance and delivering exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on nurturing talent and promoting a coaching culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally. Enjoy a range of perks, including a bonus scheme and generous discounts, while being part of an inclusive and forward-thinking workplace.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food during shifts

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team feels heard and supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Manage kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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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 diversity and individuality, with over 165 restaurants worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, 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, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make sound decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine care, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

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 vary by restaurant, left at guest's discretion).
• Free food during shifts and 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like being a nationwide "Wok Star".

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 at guest's discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.