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

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

Job summary

Join an innovative dining establishment as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to culinary excellence. In this role, you will create a positive work environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high food safety standards and financial management. The company values inclusivity and celebrates individuality, making it a perfect place for those who want to make a difference. With a commitment to nurturing talent and a focus on performance, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your culinary career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Manage kitchen standards and financial performance.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Designate Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Need To Do

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Manage kitchen standards, including food safety, health and safety, and financial performance such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and financial management in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Chef whites provided daily
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition program as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Additional Information

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips are distributed to our teams; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.

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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom