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

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead their kitchen team. This role involves maintaining high standards in food preparation, fostering a supportive environment, and ensuring excellent guest experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record in kitchen management. Join a vibrant team that values individuality and offers a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

Paid parental leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team development.
• Manage financial aspects such as gross profit and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Senior Sous Chef | Full-Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on appreciating personality over perfection—what we call 'be you, be Wagamama.' We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey of nourishing 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 delivering exceptional results.

You Will

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team development.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, collaborating with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 a caring, considerate approach.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety standards, and manage financial performance.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering respect and a sense of belonging.
• Problem-solving skills with a forward-thinking mindset.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams. They vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not considered wages or guaranteed.