Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in Newport. This role emphasizes creating a supportive and positive atmosphere while ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety. As a leader, you will coach your team, drive performance, and foster personal growth, all while maintaining a focus on guest satisfaction. With exciting perks like a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this opportunity promises both professional fulfillment and a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Kitchen Financials

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Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Newport

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

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 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 |

• 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.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think 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 a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, 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 an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver who can think quickly and act decisively.

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 (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside of work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition 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 the Disability Confident scheme.