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

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Designate Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), South West London

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

South West London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills.

Wag’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free food on shift, with 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.