senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a leading restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food and safety while fostering a supportive environment. With competitive benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced culinary setting. Embrace the chance to grow personally and professionally while being part of a company that values individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free shift food

50% off outside shifts

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Opportunity to try new menus first

Chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Coach and develop team members while driving restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

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Senior Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and achieving excellent results.

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 with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free shift food from our menu, 50% off outside shifts
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not wages and are not guaranteed.