Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Ipswich, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards and an exceptional guest experience. Enjoy a supportive environment that values individuality and offers extensive benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Ensuring high standards in dish preparation and guest experience.
• Maintaining food safety and health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

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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!

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are 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, 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a track record of performance in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership qualities that motivate your team to thrive and develop their careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick, effective decisions.

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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our national 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.