Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. In this role, you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and safety while fostering a supportive work environment. Your leadership will inspire your team to achieve excellence, and you'll play a vital role in managing kitchen operations, from financials to guest experiences. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and diversity, and be part of a mission to nourish from bowl to soul. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a focus on team performance.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive kitchen environment and ensure high food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen operations including financial performance and stock control.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Will Do |

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Manage kitchen standards, including food safety, health and safety, and financial performance such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Solve problems proactively and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Experience ensuring high standards in food safety and health and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to team members).
• Free on-shift food from our menu, with 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.