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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in Milton Keynes. This full-time role emphasizes creating an inclusive and celebratory workplace culture while delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will inspire your team, uphold high food safety standards, and manage financial aspects effectively. With a focus on nurturing talent and driving performance, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values personality over perfection and celebrates diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Financial Management

Food Safety Standards

Job description

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Milton Keynes

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 appreciate personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working closely with your head chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and forward-thinking.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial metrics.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs like '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.

*Tips are paid at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.