Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes the importance of strong leadership, effective communication, and maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will have the opportunity to inspire your team while driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, free meals during shifts, and access to exclusive events. 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

Tips share

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams als Head Chef oder Senior Sous Chef.
• Fähigkeit, eine Coaching-Kultur aufzubauen und das Team zu unterstützen.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leadership and fostering a positive environment for the team.
• Driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

Skills

Küchenleitung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Problem-Lösungsfähigkeiten

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Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to 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 ongoing coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a proven ability to drive performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit effectively, and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift (any menu item) and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training programs, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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*All tips are given at guests' discretion and are not considered wages; 100% go to our teams, but amounts vary by restaurant.