Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Northampton, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This full-time role involves coaching, maintaining high standards, and driving restaurant performance in a vibrant new opening.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings early via Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

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 knowledge of food, health, safety standards, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and team training.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Northampton, 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!

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 our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You’ll Do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels valued and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team training.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a caring and considerate approach.
• Strong knowledge of food, health, safety standards, and financial management in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings early via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide "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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.