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

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. This role is all about inspiring your team and ensuring high standards in food quality and guest experience. You'll be responsible for coaching and developing talent while maintaining food safety standards and managing financial KPIs. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and be part of a company that celebrates individuality and values personality over perfection.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips share

Free food on shift

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The Role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Commitment to delivering an excellent guest experience with high standards in food quality.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards and understanding financial KPIs like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Experience in building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make 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.
• Proven experience in kitchen standards, financial management, and team leadership.
• Passion for inspiring and engaging your team, creating an inclusive environment.
• Ability to think proactively and adapt to changing demands.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and nationwide recognition programs.
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, discounts, gym memberships, long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.