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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and creativity are celebrated. In this full-time role, you will lead a passionate kitchen crew, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while fostering a supportive environment. With a focus on personal and professional growth, your leadership will inspire your team to thrive. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced dining environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips share

Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety.
• Deliver excellent guest experiences through quality dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us in nourishing from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver outstanding results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience with dishes prepared to high standards, empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to fostering a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

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, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Financial acumen in managing kitchen GP, stock, and labor costs.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• 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 proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.