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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality is celebrated and leadership is key. In this dynamic role, you will inspire your kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety while fostering a nurturing environment. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will drive restaurant performance and create memorable guest experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including free meals, tips sharing, and a supportive culture that values your contributions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Share of the tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension schemes

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for supportive team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

With over 30 years of celebrating difference, we don’t conform; we celebrate individuality. 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 from bowl to soul.

The Role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to be their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You’ll Do

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance of the kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions.

Benefits

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

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

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

Note: 100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages nor guaranteed.