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

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

Job summary

Join an exciting new restaurant opening as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a passionate kitchen team dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This role offers the chance to nurture talent and foster a positive work culture while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and guest satisfaction. With competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant and inclusive environment. Be part of a dynamic team that values individuality and celebrates success.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a wok star

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team.
• Strong communicator ensuring team feels heard and supported.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards for food, health, safety, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Health and Safety Training

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Ipswich

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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!

Celebrating difference for over three decades, we don’t conform; we embrace individuality. 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 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.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, whether by your efforts or your team’s skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are focused on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• An experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator who engages with consideration and support, ensuring your team feels heard.
• Experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, safety, and financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• An inspiring leader who fosters a respectful and inclusive environment.
• A proactive problem solver, quick thinker.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First 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 Disability Confident.

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