senior sous chef - Be you, be wagamama: Celebrate your individuality in a non-conformist work c[...]

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality is celebrated in a non-conformist culture. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food and guest experiences while fostering a supportive environment. With exciting benefits like free meals and access to new menus, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and team development. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to make a difference, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills to support and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests, ensuring excellent guest experiences.
• Drive restaurant performance and maintain high food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

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Senior Sous Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama: Celebrate Your Individuality in a Non-Conformist Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it Be You, Be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish us all from bowl to soul.

The Role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on team recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial aspects such as GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver who can think on their feet.

Benefits

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

**If successful in the interview, you will attend a 7-week training period in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.**

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.*