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

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes fostering a positive environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. With the opportunity to drive performance and nurture talent, you will play a pivotal role in the restaurant's success. The company values inclusivity and personal growth, offering a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you are 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 policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skills.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Team Development

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

doncaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What you will do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand the financial aspects of the kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build a strong, motivated team through effective recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be 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 in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills with a genuine, caring approach.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety standards, and manage financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and they belong.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents).
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition 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 100% for the team; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.