designate senior sous chef

inploi; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead the team. This role offers the chance to work with fresh ingredients in a dynamic environment, focusing on quality and team growth. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar position and a passion for creating a vibrant kitchen atmosphere. Competitive compensation, an annual bonus, and various perks are included.

Benefits

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

50% off food outside work

Free meals on shift

Access to mental health support services

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step.
• Experience working with fresh food.
• Ability to thrive in a busy service environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a place where the team feels safe and proud.
• Ensure food quality and kitchen culture remains high.
• Mentor chefs and facilitate their growth.
• Engage in preparation and problem-solving.
• Identify and implement improvements continuously.

Skills

Mentoring chefs

Problem-solving

Kaizen mindset

Passion for fresh food

Leadership

Job description

designate senior sous chef | edinburgh central + fort kinnaird | full time

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast-paced, and full of real people making real food. no microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. as senior sous chef, you’ll run the pass, lead the team, and bring the buzz. it’s a role built for head chefs in the making, with real responsibility, real impact, and real food

Responsibilities

• creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
• making sure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high
• mentoring chefs and helping them grow
• jumping into prep, solving problems, and keeping pace
• thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

You’ll love this role if you…

• you’re currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step
• thrive working with fresh food
• love the energy of a busy service
• care about food, people and creating a safe space
• want the opportunity to grow into a head chef
• believe kitchens should be full of energy, passion and connection

What you’ll get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing + individuality
• up to £3,000 annual bonus
• a share of tips*
• 50% off wagamama outside of work
• free meals on shift
• early access to earned pay with wagestream
• 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• 30% off at our other brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)

in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

apply today + take a seat at the bench

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100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way