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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Chesterfield. This role emphasizes creativity and individuality, offering a chance to inspire and nurture talent while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Join a vibrant culinary environment where your leadership skills will shine, and enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a renowned restaurant chain.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips – 100% go to our teams

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition as a wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and development of kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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Senior Sous Chef - Celebrate Individuality and Creativity in Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield

Client: wagamama

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection. 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 delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards.
• Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills, able to make quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and labor management.
• Inspirational leadership to motivate and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips – 100% go to our teams.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• National recognition as a 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 proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.