senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immedi[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef who embodies creativity and individuality in culinary leadership. This full-time role invites you to inspire and develop a kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high food preparation standards. You will manage kitchen operations, including financial aspects, while fostering a supportive environment that celebrates diversity. Join a dynamic team where your culinary skills and leadership will shine, and enjoy a range of enticing benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to try new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immediately), brighton

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will coach and develop your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What you will do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels valued and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects 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 development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when needed.

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, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% distributed to our teams. They vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.