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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Dartford, committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive kitchen environment. The role involves leading a team, ensuring high food safety standards, and driving restaurant performance. Enjoy benefits like bonuses, flexible earnings access, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift and 50% off for friends and family.

Paid parental leave.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and developing team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

dartford, 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, we celebrate diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are dedicated to building a coaching culture within your team and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have thoughtful, supportive conversations.
• Experience ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met.
• 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.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• First to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.