Senior Sous Chef

inploi; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food company in Exeter is searching for a Senior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations. In this role, you'll run the pass, mentor your team, and ensure high food quality in a vibrant environment. Ideal candidates are kitchen managers or senior sous chefs with a passion for fresh food and a desire to grow into head chef roles. The position offers significant growth opportunities and a range of benefits including bonuses, discounts, and support for new parents.

Benefits

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

50% off meals outside of work

Free meals on shift

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 advance.
• Strong interest in fresh food and kitchen dynamics.
• Ability to create a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the pass and lead the kitchen team.
• Ensure food quality and maintain a positive kitchen atmosphere.
• Mentor chefs and facilitate team growth.
• Engage in food preparation and operational tasks.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food quality control

Mentoring and training

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Job description

designate senior sous chef | 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

What you’ll be doing

• 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

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench

*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