Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Sous Chef to lead their vibrant kitchen team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role promises a dynamic environment where individuality is celebrated, and your leadership will inspire excellence. You will be responsible for fostering a positive atmosphere while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. With a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, discounts, and opportunities for personal growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a well-regarded restaurant chain. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus

Chef whites provided daily

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team morale.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Understanding

Coaching and Development

Problem-Solving

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Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. 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 coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop team members.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to team members)
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Chef whites provided daily
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.