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

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sous Chef to foster a positive and inclusive environment in their Colchester restaurant. This role involves leading a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality, and maintaining safety standards. With a focus on coaching and development, you'll drive performance and enhance guest experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and a supportive family policy. If you're dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences and leading with care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free shift food

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition program

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food safety standards

Financial management

Job description

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Designate Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), Colchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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 in coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• A focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, fostering a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, maintaining high standards in food quality and safety.
• Experience in managing kitchen standards, financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, involved in recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and forward-thinking.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Experience in food safety, health standards, and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for inclusion and creating a respectful environment.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free shift food and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition program as a Wok Star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team; they vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not guaranteed or considered wages.