Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Sous Chef at a dynamic new opening in the restaurant industry. This role emphasizes leadership and fostering a positive kitchen environment while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. You will be pivotal in coaching your team, driving performance, and managing financial aspects effectively. With industry-leading family-friendly policies and a bonus scheme, this position offers a supportive and rewarding atmosphere for culinary professionals eager to make their mark. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and teamwork, where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food during shifts

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for meaningful conversations.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to demands.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to excel in performance.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver outstanding results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem-Solving

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Join 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 from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering 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 outstanding results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having meaningful conversations with consideration and support.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering growth and inclusivity.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions.

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams; amounts vary by restaurant).
• Free food during shifts from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals.
• Opportunity to be among the first to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program.
• Additional benefits: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail & leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and vary; they are not guaranteed wages and are not considered part of salary. 100% of tips go to our teams.*