Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Milton Keynes. Be part of a dynamic team, leading kitchen operations, and fostering a positive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including bonuses, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and development of team members.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Knowledge

Financial Performance Understanding

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Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately), Milton Keynes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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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 from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team
• Knowledge of food safety, health and safety standards
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team
• Proactive problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams)
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu, plus 50% outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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, are discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.