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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Cardiff. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety, and fostering a supportive environment. Benefits include a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free on-shift food from our menu

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs such as our nationwide 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Manage kitchen costs and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

cardiff, 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

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate diversity and individuality. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience, maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

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, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen in managing kitchen costs and performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.

Wagamama’s Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free on-shift food from our menu, with 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs such as our nationwide 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday pay, 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.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; amounts vary by restaurant and are left at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.