senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This exciting role involves fostering a positive environment, driving performance, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, you'll play a crucial part in maintaining high food safety standards and managing financial aspects of the kitchen. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values individuality and diversity while offering competitive benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food during shifts

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and team training.
• Manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

We are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team at wagamama, a restaurant chain with over 165 locations. We celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Our mission is to nourish 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

Responsibilities |

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team training.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that support and motivate your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• Problem-solving skills and quick thinking.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food during shifts, plus 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition programs like our nationwide wok star.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, 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; amounts vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.