Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team at an exciting new restaurant opening! As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food safety standards. This role offers the chance to develop your leadership skills in a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy. If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for culinary excellence, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annual bonus

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials and labor cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards.
• Drive restaurant performance through effective team coaching and development.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Development

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Ensure your kitchen maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards. Understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development. Committed to fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and adapting to changing circumstances.

What we look for |

• An experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator who engages with the team with care and consideration, ensuring they feel supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to operational demands.
• An inspiring leader who motivates their team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver, quick thinker, and decisive.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annual bonus
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 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
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition as a Wok Star

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.