Senior Sous Chef

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Hanley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant company is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Hanley to oversee kitchen operations and lead a dynamic team. This full-time role offers a chance to impact the food quality and culture within the kitchen. The position emphasizes mentorship and continuous improvement, offering benefits like an annual bonus, discounts, and support for new parents. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-energy kitchen environments and a passion for food.

Benefits

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

50% off Wagamama outside of work

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay with Wagestream

30% off at other brands

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong mentoring skills and the ability to lead a team.
• A proactive problem-solver with a Kaizen mindset.

Responsibilities

• Run the pass and ensure kitchen quality.
• Mentor the kitchen team and help them grow.
• Constantly seek ways to improve operations.

Job description

Senior Sous Chef

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.

Responsibilities

Creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up. Ensuring food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky‑high. Mentoring chefs and helping them grow. Jumping into prep, solving problems, and keeping pace with a Kaizen mindset. Constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen.

What You’ll Get

A culture that backs your growth, wellbeing, and individuality. Up to £3,000 annual bonus and 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, Bar Burrito, more).

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Holiday
• Training
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Retail leisure discounts
• Discounted gym memberships
• Long service awards

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 guest’s discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way.