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

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; 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 kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes creating a positive atmosphere, ensuring high food standards, and fostering team development. You’ll enjoy a variety of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about cooking and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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.

If you |

• 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.
• Are committed to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are dedicated to building a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are 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, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine, supportive conversations.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Knowledge of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills and agility in decision-making.

Wag’s in it for you |

• 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 at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu — plus 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every 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.