senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes the importance of individuality and diversity, encouraging a culture of support and growth. As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll be responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards and managing kitchen financials. Join a forward-thinking company that values your passion for culinary excellence and offers a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free shift food from our menu

50% off outside of work for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and supportive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Kitchen Financials Management

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wagamama

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worcester, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value 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 from bowl to 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 to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Building a coaching culture, involved in recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions, 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 environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that make your team feel supported and heard.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety standards.
• 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 grow and succeed.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick, effective decisions.

What’s in it for you |

• 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 and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Family-friendly policy offering 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday allowances, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.