Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Birmingham. You will inspire your team, maintain high standards, and ensure excellent guest experiences. Enjoy various benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension scheme

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to ensure team support.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

At Wagamama, with over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. We appreciate 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 both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to be their best while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen. Understand the financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• 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, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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, capable of having genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, effective decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include 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.

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.