senior sous chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead a kitchen team, drive performance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on nurturing talent and maintaining high food standards, you'll play a crucial role in the restaurant's success. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

VIP guest parties

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team members to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Sous Chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately), Newport

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to 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 excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring and 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 performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Experience in maintaining standards and managing financial aspects of a kitchen.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, at guest’s discretion).
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

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 proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips are paid directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.