Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; 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 this full-time role, you will foster a supportive environment, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Your leadership will inspire the team while driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including bonuses, discounts, and a family-friendly workplace culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate culinary leaders to make a significant impact in a vibrant restaurant setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Maintain high food and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Financial Management

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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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 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring |

• Ability to create a caring, supportive environment, nurturing talent and promoting a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture through recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

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 ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in food safety, health standards, and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team.
• Ability to think on your feet and solve problems proactively.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, at guests' discretion, not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift, 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs such as being a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work 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 fully to our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.