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

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent 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 high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are committed to fostering personal and professional growth within your team, working with your head chef to build a strong, motivated team from recruitment onward.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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 heard and supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to adapt and make decisions.

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.
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• National recognition as a wok star through our program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, 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.

*100% tips go to our teams; tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not guaranteed wages.