senior sous chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; 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 fostering a positive culture, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll play a key role in driving restaurant performance while enjoying a range of perks, including a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Join a company that celebrates diversity and individuality, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your kitchen team to excel.
• Maintain high standards of food and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Safety Certification

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wagamama

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chester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow central area | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection, embracing what makes each person unique. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You'll support coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring, listening, and celebratory environment for your team, nurturing talent and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards through your efforts or team development.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and agility in 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
• Share of tips (tips go directly to teams, vary by restaurant)
• Free on-shift food from our menu, 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a 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, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.