Inspirational Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef in Chelmsford, where your leadership will create a vibrant kitchen atmosphere. This role offers the chance to inspire your team while maintaining high standards of food safety and guest experience. With a focus on nurturing talent and driving performance, you will play a crucial role in the success of a dynamic restaurant environment. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, generous discounts, and a supportive family-friendly policy. This is your opportunity to thrive in a forward-thinking company that values individuality and excellence.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free shift food

50% off for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to inspire your team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure every dish is prepared to exceptional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Inspirational Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

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Wagamama

Location:

Chemsford

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards through your efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, quick to think on your feet and make decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Ability to inspire and engage your team, fostering growth and development.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to adapt and decide.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free shift food from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be among the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star through our programme

Additionally, we offer 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 Disability Confident.

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