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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef in Chesterfield, where your culinary talents and leadership skills will shine. This role offers an exciting opportunity to foster a positive kitchen environment while delivering exceptional dishes that delight guests. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you’ll play a key role in coaching your team and driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you’re passionate about food and people, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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 food outside work

Family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to deliver exceptional dishes.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Coaching and development

Financial management

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Senior Sous Chef - Diverse and Inclusive Culture (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chesterfield, 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 difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What We Look For

• 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 exceptional standards.
• Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Wagamama’s Offerings

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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; they vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.