Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a Senior Sous Chef in Hemel Hempstead, where you'll lead a kitchen team in a vibrant environment. You'll foster growth, maintain high standards, and drive restaurant performance while enjoying various benefits including a bonus scheme and free meals.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for meaningful conversations.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards for food safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leader fostering a positive environment.
• Support coaching and development of the kitchen team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately), Hemel Hempstead

Client: Wagamama

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Join our exciting new opening!

At Wagamama, with over three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity, we value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

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, capable of having meaningful conversations with consideration and care
• Proven ability to maintain high standards for food, health, and safety
• Understanding of financial metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture through recruitment and ongoing development
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a "Wok Star"

Additional perks include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to the team. Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.