senior sous chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll inspire your team and ensure high standards in food preparation. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a nurturing work culture, with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Pension schemes

Holiday entitlement

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and kitchen safety.
• Drive performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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senior sous chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), manchester

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

We are celebrating over three decades of embracing diversity and individuality. At wagamama, we value personality over perfection – be yourself, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen. Understand the financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities for improvement.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, helping them flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and a sense of belonging.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (note: tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not guaranteed wages).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside of work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy offering 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure 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 and vary; they are not considered wages, nor are they guaranteed.