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

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Sheffield. This role emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and celebration, where personality is valued over perfection. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will inspire your team, ensuring excellent performance while maintaining high standards of food safety and financial management. The position offers a range of perks, including a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and family-friendly policies, making it an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals looking to make a difference in a vibrant restaurant environment.

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 policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team to drive restaurant performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 difference and value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both the body and 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 achieving excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Knowledge of food, health and safety standards, and understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruiting and developing your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs such as being a nationwide "Wok Star".

Additional benefits include pension, 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 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.