Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef in Bristol. You'll inspire your team, maintain high standards, and ensure an excellent guest experience. With a focus on leadership and coaching, you'll help develop talent while driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift from our menu

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift

Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate differences. 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 we look for |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with the head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver, quick thinker.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu; 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to experience new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star

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, are at guests' discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.