senior sous chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; 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. This role emphasizes personal growth and team development, ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience. You will inspire your team, drive performance, and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. With a focus on coaching and nurturing talent, you will also manage financial aspects and labor costs effectively. Join a vibrant workplace that celebrates diversity and offers exciting perks, including a bonus scheme and generous family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

We are celebrating diversity and individuality at 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either by your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Maintain 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.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards for food, health, safety, and understanding financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership qualities that motivate your team to thrive and develop their careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick on your feet.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (note: tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 guaranteed wages.