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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef who values personal growth and team development. In this full-time role, you will lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food quality and safety while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on coaching and development, you will inspire your team to excel and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, generous discounts, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests while driving restaurant performance.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team to reach their potential.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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wagamama

Location:

Telford, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be yourself, 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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, whether as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, engaging with team members with consideration and care.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams to thrive and develop their careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

What’s In It for You |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• 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 each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• National recognition as a wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.