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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Coventry is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team. The role emphasizes creating an inclusive environment and driving performance through strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills to support team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

coventry, 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 differently, 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.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 entirely at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.