Senior Sous Chef

wagamama; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular UK restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Belfast. In this full-time role, you will lead the kitchen team, ensure high food quality, and create an inspiring environment. Ideal candidates are current kitchen managers or senior sous chefs with a passion for fresh food and energetic service. This position offers competitive pay, an annual bonus, and extensive employee benefits including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

50% off Wagamama outside of work

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents

30% off at partner brands

Pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Current kitchen manager or senior sous chef ready for promotion.
• Passionate about fresh food and energetic service.
• Ability to create a safe and proud work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and manage food quality.
• Mentor and develop chefs under your guidance.
• Implement continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Kitchen management

Mentoring

Quality control

Problem-solving

Job description

Senior Sous Chef | Full time

A brand new Wagamama is landing soon, ready to jump in?

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…

• Are 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 and 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

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• 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.