senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in Birmingham. This full-time role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop talent while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. As a vital part of a vibrant restaurant atmosphere, you'll maintain high food safety standards and manage kitchen financials. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy. If you are a forward-thinking problem solver with a passion for inclusive leadership, this is the perfect opportunity 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 food outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team engagement.
• Proven ability to maintain high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and development of kitchen staff.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

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wagamama

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birmingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

Three decades of acting different; 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel 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, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• 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 belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

Wok’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% outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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. Tips are at guests’ discretion, not guaranteed, and not considered wages.