senior sous chef

wagamama; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

50% off meals outside of work

Free meals on shift

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

Discounted gym memberships

16 weeks parental leave? 26 weeks full

Discounts at other brands

Job summary

A leading Asian restaurant chain in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to run the pass and lead a dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate has experience as a kitchen manager or senior sous chef and a passion for fresh food. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, mentoring team members, and fostering a vibrant kitchen culture. Attractive benefits include a culture of growth, an annual bonus, discounts, and meals during shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a kitchen manager or senior sous chef.
• Passion for fresh food and busy kitchen environments.
• Ability to create a safe and positive kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Run the pass and lead the team in kitchen operations.
• Ensure high food quality and safe work environment.
• Mentor and help team members grow professionally.
• Engage in food preparation and problem-solving.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies.

Skills

Mentoring

Food quality management

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Kaizen mindset

Job description

Overview

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

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
• 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

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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