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

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; 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 inspire and lead your kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high-quality dishes and a positive working environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive culture, this role is perfect for a proactive leader passionate about culinary excellence. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Be part of a company that values respect and belonging.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for meaningful conversations.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to demands.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Coach and develop your team to excel in performance.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.

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), Wakefield

Client: wagamama

Location: Wakefield, 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 individuality and creativity in our culinary leadership. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being 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 positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver, quick thinker, and decisive.

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, capable of having meaningful conversations with your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A strategic thinker and quick decision-maker.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (100% goes to teams, varies by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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 at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to our teams, with variations per restaurant.