senior sous chef - Exciting new restaurant opening (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting new restaurant opening as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team and foster a positive environment. This role offers the chance to drive performance while ensuring high standards in food safety and quality. With a focus on personal development and team support, you'll play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to culinary excellence.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team development.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem-Solving

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senior sous chef - Exciting new restaurant opening (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making capabilities.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team).
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents).
• Experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our programme.

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.