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

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; 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. This role involves leading a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation, and fostering a supportive environment for team members. With a focus on nurturing talent and driving performance, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and free meals on shift, all while working in a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere that celebrates individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong ability to maintain high food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellent results.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Performance Management

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Senior Sous Chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate 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 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while 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. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to high standards, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are committed to fostering personal and professional growth within your team, working with your head chef to build a strong team from recruitment and ongoing development.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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 communicator, capable of having genuine conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs efficiently, reacting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they belong.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips, with 100% going to our teams (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adoptive parents.
• Be the first to experience our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• National recognition as a wok star through our programme.

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.