Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef in Bath. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food standards and creating a positive work environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and be part of an exciting new opening.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift.

50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policy.

Pension scheme.

Gym memberships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

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wagamama

Location:

Bath, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

Celebrating three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating 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 from bowl to 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 continuous coaching and development of 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. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make swift decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of genuine conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience ensuring kitchen standards for food, health, and safety are impeccable.
• Understanding of financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• A leader who inspires and engages their team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver, quick to think on your feet.

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 food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 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 individuals).
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests.
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.