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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you’ll inspire your team and create exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a commitment to high standards in food safety and financial management. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering an inclusive culture, you will drive restaurant performance while ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, generous food allowances, and a family-friendly policy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Annual parties with VIP guests

National recognition program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

shrewsbury, 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

three decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating 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 outstanding results.

if you |

• focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, supporting your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• are focused on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and 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, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• strong communication skills, capable of genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• understanding 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 flourish.
• passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• problem-solving skills with quick thinking abilities.

wok’s in it for you |

• bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, are guest discretionary, and not guaranteed)
• free food on shift from our menu plus 50% outside of work for friends and family
• industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• early access to new menus
• dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• annual wagamama parties with VIP guests
• national recognition as a wok star through our program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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*Tips are entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.