Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef in Woking. You will lead a team, ensuring high food standards and performance. Enjoy benefits like bonuses, free meals, and family-friendly policies. Be part of a diverse team that celebrates individuality.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Recognition programs like being a nationwide wok star.

Pension scheme.

Holiday.

Training.

Cycle scheme.

Discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and development of the team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Woking, 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

Be part of our exciting new opening!

Celebrating diversity and individuality, we don’t conform — we celebrate difference. Appreciating 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 will be an inspirational 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.

What we look for:

• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced, complex setting.
• Strong communication skills, able to have meaningful conversations with consideration and care.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What’s in it 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 directly to the team).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like being a nationwide wok star.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are distributed at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.