senior sous chef - Inclusive Culture and Team Development (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes nurturing talent and fostering an inclusive culture while ensuring high standards in food safety and guest satisfaction. As a key player, you will drive performance, implement coaching strategies, and adapt quickly to challenges. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and offers a range of exciting perks, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free shift meals

50% off meals for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food quality and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team and help us 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, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

if you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 conversations and support your team.
• Experience ensuring food, health, safety, and financial standards are met.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to adapt and decide.

wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• 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 each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

We also offer 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. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.