senior sous chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You'll maintain high food standards, manage kitchen financials, and foster a coaching culture for personal and professional growth. Enjoy a diverse work culture with industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday.

Free food on shift, plus 50% discount outside of work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver outstanding results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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 body and 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 ongoing coaching and development of 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, and nurturing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture within your team, working closely with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported and heard.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively, reacting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• A passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and adapt to challenges.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips—100% goes to our teams (tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% discount outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.