senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food standards. Enjoy a supportive culture that values your contributions and offers various benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift.

Industry-leading family-friendly policy.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food safety and health.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and development of kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and equipping your team accordingly.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are dedicated to building a coaching culture, working with the head chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth within your team.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful, considerate conversations.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Proactive and quick-thinking problem solver.

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 food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy offering 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be among the first to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Participation in wagamama parties and events with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.