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

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role emphasizes the importance of fostering an inclusive and celebratory workplace culture, where team members are encouraged to thrive and achieve their best. You will be responsible for maintaining impeccable food standards, coaching your team, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. With a strong focus on leadership and problem-solving, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via wagestream

Sharing tips with the team

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and maintain high food standards.
• Coach and develop team members while driving restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a senior sous chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

The senior sous chef will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for both team members and guests. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience with high standards for food preparation and presentation.
• Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working with the head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Solving problems proactively and making quick, effective decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience ensuring high standards of food safety, 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.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream.
• Sharing tips with the team.
• Free on-shift food 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.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday allowance, training programs, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 100% distributed to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed by the company.