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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic kitchen team, fostering a supportive environment while driving performance and delivering exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on high standards of food safety and a commitment to staff development, you will play a crucial role in shaping the restaurant's success. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free food, and industry-leading family-friendly policies, making this opportunity truly rewarding.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access 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 guest events

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing coaching and development of kitchen staff.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Kitchen Financials

Job description

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luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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 value personality over perfection, embracing what makes you unique. 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team with skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understanding kitchen financials like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture, involved in recruitment and staff development, and fostering growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance with positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team, varies by restaurant, tips are guest discretionary).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• First to experience new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are discretionary, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages.