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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant and inclusive environment. This role emphasizes personal growth, exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering a positive workplace culture, you'll play a key role in driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and a supportive team atmosphere. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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 parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Coach and develop your team to excel in performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials Understanding

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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 differences 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 exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• An inspiring leader who fosters an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver, quick on your feet.

What’s In It for You

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a "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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not guaranteed wages.