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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef who is passionate about personal growth and team development. In this full-time role, you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on nurturing talent, you'll drive performance and inspire your team to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible pay options, and generous discounts. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and make a meaningful impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish 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 of your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

We are looking for someone who |

• Creates a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensures an exceptional guest experience with dishes prepared to high standards, either personally or through your team.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spots opportunities for improvement.
• Builds a coaching culture within the team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• 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, varying by restaurant).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals).
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits 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 paid at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go directly to our teams.