Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a supportive environment while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a commitment to fostering team growth and excellence. With industry-leading benefits and a focus on inclusivity, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Dedication to providing excellent guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve exceptional results.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen finances.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

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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 us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
• A proactive problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, caring and engaging with your team.
• Experience ensuring food safety standards and managing kitchen finances.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking problem solver.

Wagamama Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to teams).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are distributed to teams and vary by restaurant; they are discretionary and not guaranteed wages.