designate senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes nurturing talent, maintaining high standards in food safety, and driving restaurant performance. With a commitment to inclusivity and a supportive culture, you will have the opportunity to inspire your team while enjoying a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time

Wagamama celebrates individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

About You:

• You focus on creating a caring and listening environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modelling a coaching culture.
• You are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• You ensure health, safety, and food standards are maintained, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• You aim to build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth within your team.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, are guest discretionary, and not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% tips go to our teams; tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and not guaranteed.