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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes personal growth and team development, ensuring that every dish meets high standards while creating a positive atmosphere. You will be instrumental in coaching your team, driving performance, and maintaining exceptional food safety standards. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about food and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety

Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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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 nourishing our community from bowl to 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

You should |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent through a coaching culture.
• Be dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and health standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• Build a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make effective decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven experience maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• 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 vary by restaurant; they are voluntary and at guest discretion, not considered wages.