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

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

Job summary

Join an exciting new restaurant opening as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this role, you will lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering a coaching culture, you will drive restaurant performance and create a positive environment for both your team and guests. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that values respect and inclusivity, offering competitive benefits including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills to support and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment and nurture team talent.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and food safety.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Financial Management

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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 value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 delivering outstanding results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Focus on nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent 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 aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

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 genuine, considerate conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and effectively.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, discretionary)
• Free food on shift, 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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