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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes the importance of individuality and creativity, fostering a culture of support and development. With responsibilities ranging from maintaining high food safety standards to driving restaurant performance, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a passion for creating an inclusive atmosphere. Join a dynamic team where your culinary skills and leadership will shine, and enjoy a range of exciting benefits including a bonus scheme and free meals during shifts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Holiday

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams als Head Chef oder Senior Sous Chef.
• Fähigkeit, hohe Standards in der Lebensmittelvorbereitung aufrechtzuerhalten.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure excellent guest experience and maintain high standards.

Skills

Küchenführung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittel- und Gesundheitssicherheit

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Job description

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

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Glasgow, 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 — 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’ll Do:

• Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish 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 the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a proactive 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 environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety, and financial standards.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow professionally and personally.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Ability to think ahead and adapt quickly to changing demands.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• 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, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages.

Note:

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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom