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

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant new restaurant opening as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a passionate kitchen team in creating exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes nurturing talent, maintaining high food safety standards, and driving restaurant performance. With a focus on inclusivity and personal growth, you will be part of an exciting culinary journey that celebrates diversity. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for food, 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 for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition through Wok Star program

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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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 individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What 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.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make 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, capable of having considerate and caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of financial performance including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and responding to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and adapt.

Wag’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.
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• National recognition through our Wok Star 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 and are not guaranteed.