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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and creativity are celebrated in culinary leadership. This exciting role involves inspiring a team, maintaining high food standards, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. With a focus on nurturing talent and driving restaurant performance, you'll be at the heart of a dynamic kitchen environment. Enjoy industry-leading benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, as you contribute to a vibrant culinary journey. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

National recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster team growth.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial understanding

Food safety standards

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Slough, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate 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 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 exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped team members.
• Experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to foster personal and professional growth within your team, building a strong, motivated team from recruitment onwards.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and forward-thinking approach.

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 genuine conversations and support for your team.
• Proven experience in kitchen standards, financial understanding, and managing labor costs.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Solution-oriented mindset, able to adapt quickly to changing demands.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (varies by restaurant, tips are guest discretion)
• Free food on shift and 50% outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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