Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Senior Sous Chef at a vibrant new restaurant opening in Maidstone. Join a forward-thinking team that values personality over perfection, where you'll lead and inspire your kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Your role will focus on nurturing talent, maintaining high food safety standards, and driving restaurant performance in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy. If you're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team.
• Proven experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards through coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

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wagamama

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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 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’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 exceptional 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 within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we look for |

• An experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviors in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Proven experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands effectively.
• A leader who inspires and engages their team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A proactive problem solver, quick on your feet.

Wok’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
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons)
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star – our national recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not considered wages nor guaranteed.