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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, offering a supportive atmosphere where creativity thrives. As a key player, you will coach and develop your team while ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. With industry-leading benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership. Join a company that values your contributions and fosters personal growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills to support your team.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring environment where your team feels valued.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and guest experience.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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wagamama

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plymouth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on appreciating personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a senior sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The role |

The senior sous chef is an inspirational leader who fosters a positive environment for both team members and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards and understanding the financial performance of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations that support and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety, and understanding kitchen financials.
• Ability to manage labour costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering a sense of belonging and respect.
• Forward-thinking and quick decision-making skills.

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 are discretionary 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 parents
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events 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 proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to our teams, but actual amounts vary by restaurant.