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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes the importance of diversity and individuality, encouraging personal growth while maintaining high standards in food safety and guest experience. With a focus on coaching and development, you will inspire your team to achieve excellence and drive restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme and early access to earnings, all within a supportive and inclusive culture. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work meals

Paid parental leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and driving performance.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

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wagamama

Location:

reading, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team, helping us nourish both body and 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 to achieve excellence while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated, promoting a coaching culture within management.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintaining impeccable food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Building a strong, motivated team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership in a dynamic setting.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of genuine, caring conversations that support team members.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, health standards, and financial management in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to excel and develop their careers.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment.
• A proactive problem solver with quick thinking skills.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training programs, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not guaranteed wages.