senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; 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 a vibrant and fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes nurturing talent and fostering a positive atmosphere, where every dish is prepared to exceptional standards. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, you'll be instrumental in driving restaurant performance while ensuring an excellent guest experience. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy. If you are a forward-thinking leader passionate about culinary excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

National recognition as a wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support team development.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Drive performance in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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wagamama

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving 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 within the management team.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively identifying opportunities.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture within your team, collaborating 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 and thinking 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, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to make decisions.

wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• National recognition as a 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

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