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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant new restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team and create exceptional dining experiences. This exciting opportunity emphasizes nurturing talent, maintaining high standards, and fostering a supportive environment. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll drive performance while ensuring every dish meets excellence. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy. Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to celebrating individuality and inclusivity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards of food and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

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 difference and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you. With over 165 restaurants, we're on a journey to nourish both body and soul. We are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team.

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 reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering 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 within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Are experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture within your team, 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 |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate, supportive conversations with your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to think on your feet.

wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages, are not guaranteed, and are not part of the salary.