senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; 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 restaurant environment. This role emphasizes creating a positive atmosphere, coaching team members, and ensuring high standards of food safety and guest experience. With a focus on performance and inclusivity, you will have the opportunity to inspire others while enjoying perks like a generous bonus scheme and free meals. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Paid parental leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Coach and develop your team to reach their potential.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety

Financial management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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08.05.2025

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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for 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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with consideration and care.
• Experience in food safety, health standards, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

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 (tips vary by restaurant, are guest discretionary, and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team; actual tips vary and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.