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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a culture of excellence and creativity. This role emphasizes nurturing talent and ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high standards in food preparation and team development. With a focus on problem-solving and financial management, you will play a key role in driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of perks, including free meals and access to earnings before payday, while celebrating individuality in a non-conformist work culture. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic culinary environment.

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 scheme

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Manage food safety and financial aspects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

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), Northampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Northampton, 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

Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate differences. 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You’ll Do

• Focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and celebrated, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach to team interactions.
• Experience in food safety, health standards, 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, fostering respect and inclusion.
• Problem-solving skills with agility and decisiveness.

What’s In It For You

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

Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work, 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 covered.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary and not guaranteed.