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

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 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 in a vibrant environment. This role offers the chance to inspire your team while ensuring high standards of food and safety. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll be instrumental in driving restaurant performance and creating memorable experiences for guests. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, free meals, and opportunities for recognition. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team to excel and drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials Understanding

Problem-Solving Skills

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wagamama

Location:

hemel hempstead, 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

be part of our exciting new opening!

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will 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 achieving excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Wagamama benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team; they vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not guaranteed or considered wages.