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

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality is celebrated. This role involves leading a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering a positive work culture, you will drive restaurant performance while enjoying a range of benefits including tips, free meals, and access to earnings before payday. If you're a passionate leader ready to make a difference in a vibrant culinary environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings via Wagestream

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator who engages in real conversations.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation.
• Build a coaching culture within your team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

7

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Celebrating over three decades of being different, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. We appreciate 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Will Do |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• 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; understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively identify opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to 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 in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communicator who engages in real, caring conversations, ensuring team members feel supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Forward-thinking problem solver, quick decision-maker.

Benefits |

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• 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, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.**

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