senior sous chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and diverse team as a Senior Sous Chef in a leading restaurant chain. This role not only focuses on culinary excellence but also emphasizes nurturing talent and creating a supportive atmosphere. With a commitment to inclusivity, you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food safety and hygiene while driving performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including bonuses, discounts, and family-friendly policies that support your work-life balance. Be part of a company that values individuality and celebrates diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Ipswich

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 | Glasgow Central Area | 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'll be an inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You'll support ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

What You Bring |

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop team members.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

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, empathetic and supportive leadership.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen related to kitchen operations.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to team members).
• Free food on shift, 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents).
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle to work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.