Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting new opening as a Senior Sous Chef with a dynamic team dedicated to creating an inclusive and high-performing kitchen environment. This role emphasizes leadership, where you will inspire your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will drive restaurant performance and cultivate a coaching culture. Enjoy competitive benefits including a bonus scheme, generous family-friendly policies, and the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community. If you're passionate about food and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading kitchen teams and driving performance.
• Strong communicator who supports team development.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards of food and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately), Colchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate differences. 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’ll 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.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either by your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are focused on building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop a strong team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• An experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator, capable of genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experienced in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Knowledgeable about kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Skilled in managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Someone who inspires and engages their team to thrive professionally.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A proactive problem solver who can think quickly and adapt.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go 100% to our team, vary by restaurant, at guest discretion)
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to try new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• 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 Disability Confident.