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

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes personal growth and team development, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for both staff and guests. You will maintain high food and safety standards while managing the financial performance of the kitchen. With a focus on inclusivity and respect, you will play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences. Enjoy competitive perks, including a bonus scheme and generous family-friendly policies, while being part of a celebrated culinary community.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills to support team development.
• Ability to maintain high food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team, ensuring high standards in dish preparation.
• Foster a positive environment and coach team members.
• Manage financial aspects including labor costs and stock control.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Team Development

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wagamama

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

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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 worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Need To Do |

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive 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 genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance in a kitchen.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think on their feet.

What We Offer |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• 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 for each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.