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

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes nurturing talent and delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. With a focus on financial management and team performance, you will inspire and engage your team to achieve excellence. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, offering a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and recognition programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Paid leave for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Pension and holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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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 contribute to our mission of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The Role:

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

Ideal Candidate:

• Focuses on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within the team.
• Dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Builds a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to staff, vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.