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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to create an inclusive and celebratory workplace culture. This role involves leading a kitchen team, maintaining high food and safety standards, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. With a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering personal growth, you will play a key role in driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Join a team that values diversity and individuality, where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to inspire team members.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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

Client: wagamama

Location: guildford, 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 diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a senior sous chef to join our journey of nourishing 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, driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

if you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Have experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering both personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive 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 environment.
• Strong communication skills, engaging with your team with care and consideration.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team to excel and grow.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and effectively.

wok’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 are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant).
• 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 and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

be you be wagamama

Wagamama proudly participates in the disability confident scheme.

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