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

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; 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 Liverpool. This role emphasizes inclusive leadership and personal development, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and high food quality standards. You will drive performance while nurturing talent and creating a positive work environment. The company values diversity and offers a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and early access to earnings. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and celebrate team successes.
• Ensure high standards for food quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection. 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience with high standards for food quality.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture within your team and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving and making quick, effective decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a caring leadership style.
• Experience with food safety, health and safety standards, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership that motivates team growth and inclusion.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to teams).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, 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 at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.