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

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Kingston upon Hull. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food and safety while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annual bonus

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift from our menu

50% off outside work for friends and family

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

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support and coach your team to excel while driving restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, 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 — 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support and coach your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling coaching within the management team.
• Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team for personal and professional growth.
• Ability to think quickly, solve problems, and make decisions proactively.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annual bonus
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, at guest discretion)
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star through our national 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.