senior sous chef

wagamama; West of England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £3,000

Tips share

50% off wagamama outside of work

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay with Wagest

Family leave pay (26 weeks full pay +

Job summary

wagamama in Bristol is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to run the pass, lead the team and bring the buzz to a fast-paced kitchen. You will be responsible for maintaining top food quality and a vibrant service, mentoring junior chefs and stepping in to prep and problem-solve as needed.

The role offers a base salary of £40,600 plus a £3,000 bonus and tips, with a clear path toward head-chef progression within a supportive, energetic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy service.
• Strong focus on food quality and kitchen vibes.
• Ability to mentor chefs and drive continuous improvement.
• Proactive mindset to identify and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Run the pass, lead the team and manage service.
• Maintain high food quality and kitchen energy.
• Mentor chefs and support their growth.
• Handle prep, problem solving, and pace during busy shifts.
• Apply Kaizen principles to optimise operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality control

Mentoring

Kaizen mindset

Job description

senior sous chef | full time

ote £43600pa (formed of £40600 base salary + £3000 bonus) + tips

right in the heart of bristol’s clifton triangle, our restaurant is at the top of park street and bottom of whiteladies road, just a short walk from clifton village and close to the university of bristol. it’s a brilliant spot to join wagamama, surrounded by the energy of one of bristol’s best-known neighbourhoods

senior sous chef | full time

ote £43600pa (formed of £40600 base salary + £3000 bonus) + tips

right in the heart of bristol’s clifton triangle, our restaurant is at the top of park street and bottom of whiteladies road, just a short walk from clifton village and close to the university of bristol. it’s a brilliant spot to join wagamama, surrounded by the energy of one of bristol’s best-known neighbourhoods

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

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