Head Kitchen Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role emphasizes leadership, fostering a positive kitchen environment, and ensuring high food quality and safety standards. You'll have the opportunity to inspire your team, drive performance, and create memorable guest experiences. With a commitment to nurturing talent and a focus on financial performance, this position is perfect for a proactive problem solver. Enjoy a range of perks including bonuses, flexible pay options, and a supportive workplace culture that values individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain kitchen standards and manage labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

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08.05.2025

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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are seeking 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 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 exceptional results.

What You Bring |

• A focus on creating a caring, listened-to environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• A commitment to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team has the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, participate in recruitment, and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• A proactive problem solver who can make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining kitchen standards and understanding financial metrics like GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and develop.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking, quick decision-maker.

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go entirely to the team).
• Free food on shift, and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.

*All tips are paid directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not guaranteed wages.