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

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting new restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a dynamic kitchen team. This role offers the chance to shape a caring and supportive environment while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With responsibilities including coaching team members and managing food safety standards, you will play a crucial role in driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Paid leave for expectant or adopting parents

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial management

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08.05.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

be part of our exciting new opening!

At wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The role |

As a senior sous chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering 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 caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and spot opportunities for improvement.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

what we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, effective decisions.

wok’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 (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

be you be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary.