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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive workplace as a Senior Sous Chef where your leadership will inspire a dedicated kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a supportive environment, ensuring high standards in food preparation, and fostering personal growth. With a focus on excellent guest experiences and a culture of coaching, you'll drive performance while enjoying a range of exciting benefits including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic setting that celebrates individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition program as a wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and guest experience.
• Spot opportunities for financial performance and stock control.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Bristol

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you will do:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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 supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition program as a wok star

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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams; tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.