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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a kitchen in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest experiences. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a commitment to high standards in food safety and financial management. Enjoy a range of perks, including a bonus scheme, flexible pay options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values diversity and nurtures talent, making every day rewarding and impactful.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food and safety.
• Create a positive environment and coach team members for success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

stockport, 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. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to 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 achieve their best, 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. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow and succeed.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star' through our program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, 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 our teams. They vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not wages and are not guaranteed.