senior sous chef - Diverse and Inclusive Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes creating a positive atmosphere, ensuring high standards of food safety, and fostering personal growth within your team. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, you'll drive performance while enjoying perks like a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and generous family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Management

Financial Management

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

bath, United Kingdom

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Other

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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 are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team at wagamama, a brand with over 165 restaurants committed to celebrating differences and fostering an inclusive culture. We value personality over perfection and aim 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 excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and your team equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 communication skills, engaging with your team with care and consideration.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety, health, safety, and financial management of a kitchen.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and effectively.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips, which are 100% yours (tips vary by restaurant; they are discretionary and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus, dry-cleaned chef whites, and exclusive wagamama events.
• Recognition programs and nationwide acknowledgment as a wok star.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, 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.