senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immedi[...]

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and creativity are celebrated. In this role, you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety and financial standards. Embrace the opportunity to nurture talent and foster a positive work environment, all while enjoying a range of industry-leading benefits. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting that values personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Company parties and events

Recognition through 'Wok Star' program

Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Senior Sous Chef - Celebrate Individuality and Creativity in Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Aberdeen

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama". 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You’ll Do

• Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience 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 belongs.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Frequent company parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition through our "Wok Star" program.
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, long service awards.

Additional Information

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident. 100% of tips go to our teams, varying by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages. A valid work permit is required if you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy.

Please do not include bank or payment details in your application. All applications must be submitted via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom.