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

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; 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, where you'll foster a positive environment, ensure high standards in food preparation, and drive restaurant performance. With an inclusive culture that values individuality, you'll have the opportunity to inspire and engage your team while enjoying benefits like a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to try new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

National recognition through Wok Star program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience with high-quality dishes.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Senior Sous Chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), Leicester

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. 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 inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What you will do:

• Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, supporting your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be 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, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver with quick thinking abilities.

Wagamama’s benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are paid directly by guests; they are not guaranteed and are not considered wages.