senior sous chef

wagamama; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagamama seeks a Senior Sous Chef for their North International Departure Lounge location. This pivotal role involves leading a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality while fostering team development. Join a vibrant culture promoting inclusivity and continuous improvement through the Wagamama philosophy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Average tips of £36.96 per week

Pension scheme

6-week training programme

Free food allowance on every shift (£14 - £25)

50% discount at Wagamama

28 days holiday

Kintsugi wellness access

Family friendly policy for parents

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator ensuring team feels supported.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring high standards.
• Develop and grow kitchen staff.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Engagement

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

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Senior Sous Chef, North International Departure Lounge, United Kingdom

Client: wagamama

Location: North International Departure Lounge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: c8bbcd353aa3

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

The role

As a Senior Sous Chef at Wagamama, you'll be an integral part of our restaurant leadership team, supporting the Head Chef in leading your kitchen team the Wagamama way. You’ll embody our people promise, values, and core leadership behaviors. You'll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served meets our high standards. You’ll also look after the development and growth of your team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing.

Our perks + quirks

• Bonus scheme: up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
• £36.96 average tips per week*
• Pension scheme
• Dedicated 6-week training programme
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift
• 50% discount at Wagamama + 30% off all other TRG brands with family and friends
• Internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
• 28 days holiday
• Kintsugi wellness: access to counselors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
• Family friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Financial wellbeing support: access to loans repaid through your salary for urgent financial needs

What we look for

• A Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels heard and supported
• Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards
• Experience understanding financial performance, including GP and stock control
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands
• An inspiring leader who motivates their team to flourish
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs
• A forward-thinking problem solver who makes quick decisions

The Wagamama way

Kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is our core philosophy. It influences everything we do, from our food to our work culture, pushing us to find better ways. We are committed to positive change in our communities and the planet. For three decades, we've celebrated difference, valuing personality over perfection, and welcoming everyone with open hearts and minds. We promise to support you and build trust. We create safe spaces for real conversations. We ask you to bring your unique self to the team.

Be you, be Wagamama