Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Manchester. You'll lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food standards and a positive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and flexible working policies. Be part of a dynamic team that values inclusivity and personal growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.

Free food on shift from our menu, 50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure excellent guest experience with high standards.
• 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), Manchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Manchester, 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!

With over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. We appreciate 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 in coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be, whilst driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you do:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feel cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modelling a coaching culture within the management team.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety, and understand the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop talent, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

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 a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking.

Benefits for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go to the team, vary by restaurant, at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 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 and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like '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 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.