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

JR United Kingdom; Woking; 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 Woking. This role emphasizes creating a welcoming and inclusive environment while delivering exceptional dining experiences. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will inspire your team, maintain high food safety standards, and drive performance through effective leadership. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, you will play a key role in shaping the restaurant's success. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and celebrates talent, offering competitive benefits and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support the team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards of food and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Metrics Understanding

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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, fostering 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 You Bring:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive leadership in a complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow and thrive.
• A passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team; tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary)
• Free food on shift; 50% discount outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Early access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our national program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages; 100% of tips go to the team, varying by restaurant.