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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. In this full-time role, you will lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high standards of food preparation and safety. Your leadership will foster a supportive environment, nurturing talent and driving performance. Enjoy fantastic perks, including a generous bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and family-friendly policies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

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08.05.2025

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Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are seeking 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 reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

You Will |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen, and understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to make decisions.

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.