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

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; 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 in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes personal growth and team development, ensuring that every team member feels valued and supported. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety. With exciting perks like a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced culinary setting. Join a team that celebrates individuality and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams als Head Chef oder Senior Sous Chef.
• Hohe Standards in Lebensmittelsicherheit und Gesundheit.

Responsibilities

• Inspirierender Führer, der ein positives Umfeld für Team und Gäste schafft.
• Unterstützung der kontinuierlichen Entwicklung des Teams zur Leistungssteigerung.

Skills

Küchenleitung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Finanzmanagement der Küche

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

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Senior Sous Chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Wagamama

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value 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'll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to help them excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

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 communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands effectively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

Wag’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips — 100% goes to the team.
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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 Disability Confident.

*Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guest discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.