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

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

Job summary

Join an exciting new restaurant opening as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to creating a welcoming dining experience. This role emphasizes the importance of individuality and inclusivity, allowing you to lead a kitchen that values personality over perfection. With a focus on maintaining high standards in food safety and financial performance, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional results. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant, supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Wagestream access

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

Senior Sous Chef - Exciting New Restaurant Opening (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

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 be their best 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 genuine conversations and support your team.
• Experience ensuring kitchen standards for food, health, and safety are maintained.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to manage and react to changing demands, leading to inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected and belong.
• Problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and make decisions.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips, with 100% going to the team.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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

Additional Information

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident. All tips are paid directly to the team and vary by restaurant.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country where the vacancy is located, you may need a work permit. Please check our blog for more details.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details during application.

Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom