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

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef in London, where you will lead a passionate kitchen team in a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. This role emphasizes personal growth and teamwork, allowing you to inspire others while maintaining the highest food safety standards. Enjoy a range of perks like a generous bonus scheme, free meals during shifts, and access to industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team members to excel in their roles.

Skills

Kitchen Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Experience ensuring food, health, and safety standards are maintained to the highest level.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’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 teams)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition program as a wok star

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are fully directed to teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.