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

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

Job summary

Join an innovative culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and creativity are celebrated. In this dynamic role, you will lead and inspire your kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering a supportive environment, you'll play a key role in driving restaurant performance. This opportunity offers attractive benefits, including a bonus scheme and access to earnings before payday, making it an exciting place to grow your culinary career.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Chef whites provided

Recognition programs

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment and support team development.
• Ensure high standards in food quality and guest experience.

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), Ipswich

Client: Wagamama

Location: Ipswich

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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 outstanding results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring, listening, and success-celebrating environment, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial metrics.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

Wagamama’s 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
• Chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs

We also offer pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.