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

JR United Kingdom; Slough; 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. This role emphasizes creating a supportive environment, ensuring exceptional food quality, and driving team performance. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team while enjoying unique benefits like share of tips and free meals. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is your chance to thrive in a vibrant work culture.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menus

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences with high-quality dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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Senior Sous Chef - Be you, be Wagamama: Celebrate your individuality in a non-conformist work culture (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client: Wagamama

Location: Slough, 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 exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, either personally or through empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, safety standards, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

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 meaningful conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Skills in managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive and grow.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving abilities with quick thinking and adaptability.

Wagamama’s Benefits:

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

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary based on guest tips, not guaranteed wages.