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

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Sous Chef in a celebrated restaurant chain that values individuality and diversity. In this role, you will lead and inspire a kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest experiences. With a commitment to fostering a positive work culture, you will play a key role in coaching your team and maintaining high standards. Enjoy perks like free meals, early access to new menus, and a supportive environment that celebrates your contributions. This is your chance to thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding culinary setting.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension schemes

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work schemes

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on food quality, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team while driving restaurant performance.
• Ensure excellent guest experiences with high-quality dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Kitchen Standards Management

Team Development

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Senior Sous Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama: Celebrate Your Individuality in a Non-Conformist Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Lincoln

Client: Wagamama

Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to achieve their best, 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.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards.
• Experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen.
• Ability to build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience managing kitchen standards, financial performance, and labour costs.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.

What’s In It for You

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

We also offer pension schemes, training, cycle-to-work schemes, gym discounts, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Note: Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.