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

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and creativity are celebrated. In this pivotal role, you will lead and inspire your kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and kitchen performance. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering a supportive environment, you will play a key role in driving restaurant success. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family policies. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that values its people and their contributions.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant employees

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition as a wok star

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining food safety standards and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

newport, 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

We celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand the financial performance of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator who engages in real, considerate conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials like GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands effectively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Forward-thinking problem solver with quick decision-making skills.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to teams, vary by restaurant, at guests' discretion)
• Free food on shift from our menu, 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting employees
• First to try new menus
• 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, 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.