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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead their kitchen team in Crawley. The role involves creating a positive environment, ensuring food safety, and managing kitchen financials while fostering talent development. Benefits include a bonus scheme, flexible earnings access, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards for food preparation and safety.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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senior sous chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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 differences and value personality over perfection. 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to perform at their best while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you do

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards for food preparation and safety, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop talent, 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 the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience ensuring high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.