senior sous chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in a dynamic environment. This role emphasizes creating a positive workplace culture where every team member feels valued and inspired. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will mentor your team, ensuring they excel while maintaining the highest culinary standards. You will also manage kitchen operations, including financial aspects, to enhance performance. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a celebrated culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

Three decades of acting differently, 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.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modelling a coaching culture within management.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards in the kitchen, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to recruit and develop talent, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience 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.
• An inspiring leader who engages their team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (note: tips go entirely to staff, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift 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 individuals.
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide 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.