Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Cardiff. Be part of an exciting new opening with Wagamama, where you'll lead a kitchen team, ensure high standards, and enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

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

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

Celebrating diversity and individuality, Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, is looking for 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 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 excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations with your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What’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 are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• 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 and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.