senior sous chef

inploi; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Belfast is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure high food quality. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about mentoring, and has a kaizen mindset for continuous improvement. This full-time role offers an annual bonus, discounts, and a supportive culture focused on growth and individuality.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to £3,000

Free meals on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step.
• Experience working with fresh food in a high-energy environment.
• Ability to create a safe and supportive team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Run the pass and lead the kitchen team.
• Ensure food quality and kitchen vibes are kept high.
• Mentor junior chefs and help them grow.
• Get involved in food prep and problem-solving.
• Continuously look for improvements in kitchen processes.

Skills

Mentoring chefs

Food quality management

Problem-solving

Kaizen mindset

Job description

senior sous chef | full time

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast-paced, and full of real people making real food. no microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. as senior sous chef, you’ll run the pass, lead the team, and bring the buzz. it’s a role built for head chefs in the making, with real responsibility, real impact, and real food

what you’ll be doing

• creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
• making sure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high
• mentoring chefs and helping them grow
• jumping into prep, solving problems, and keeping pace
• thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

you’ll love this role if you…

• you’re currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step
• thrive working with fresh food
• love the energy of a busy service
• care about food, people and creating a safe space
• want the opportunity to grow into a head chef
• believe kitchens should be full of energy, passion and connection

what you’ll get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing + individuality
• up to £3,000 annual bonus
• a share of tips*
• 50% off wagamama outside of work
• free meals on shift
• early access to earned pay with wagestream
• 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• 30% off at our other brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)

in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

apply today + take a seat at the bench

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way