designate senior sous chef

inploi; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain in the Northampton and Bedford area is seeking a Senior Sous Chef. In this role, you will lead the kitchen team, ensure high food quality, and foster a positive work environment. Ideal candidates are kitchen managers or senior sous chefs who thrive in a busy atmosphere and care about food and people. A culture that supports growth and well-being is guaranteed, along with competitive bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

Free meals on shift

50% off at Wagamama outside of work

Early access to earned pay

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef.
• Thrive working with fresh food.
• Ability to work in a high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive and safe team environment.
• Ensure food quality and kitchen vibes are high.
• Mentor and help chefs grow.
• Jump into prep as needed and solve problems.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies.

Skills

Kitchen management

Mentoring

Quality control

Problem solving

Kaizen mindset

Job description

designate senior sous chef | northampton + bedford area | 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