senior sous chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; 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 emphasizes leadership and development, where you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a commitment to high culinary standards and a focus on nurturing talent, you will play a crucial role in driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is not just a job; it's a chance to grow and thrive in a supportive and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Gym memberships

Pension schemes

Holiday training and cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team support and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards for food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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senior sous chef |glasgow central area | full time

We celebrate diversity and individuality, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding 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 within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Are experienced in maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are focused on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported and heard.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and understanding kitchen financials.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday via wagestream.
• Share of tips — 100% go to the team, varying by restaurant.
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.