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

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes fostering a supportive environment, maintaining high food safety standards, and driving kitchen performance. With a commitment to diversity, the company values each team member's contribution, offering a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme and opportunities for personal development. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and creating a welcoming atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Recognition programs like Nationwide Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support and inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

Problem-Solving

Communication

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role modeling coaching culture.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Experience ensuring kitchen standards in food safety, health, and safety, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, recruitment, and ongoing development within your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

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 that support and support your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
• Financial acumen related to kitchen performance, GP, stock control, and labor management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Ability to think proactively and make quick, effective decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like Nationwide Wok Star

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 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.