senior sous chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef in a celebrated restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while fostering a supportive and diverse work environment. With a focus on performance and positive leadership, you'll manage kitchen standards and financial aspects, all while enjoying industry-leading benefits such as a bonus scheme and flexible earning options. If you're ready to inspire and make a difference in a dynamic culinary setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation.
• Create a supportive environment that values team contributions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Kitchen Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

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senior sous chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately), preston, lancashire

Client: wagamama

Location: preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you’ll do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Manage kitchen standards, including health and safety, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when needed.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspirational leadership qualities that motivate and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

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 the team)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs like "Wok Star"

Additional perks 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 guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.