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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Leeds. You will inspire and lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and guest experience while driving performance. Join a diverse and inclusive culture, with benefits including a bonus scheme and generous parental leave.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition program

Qualifications

• Experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and health.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, 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

We are celebrating diversity and individuality, with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator, able to have meaningful conversations, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Inspirational leader who motivates and engages their team to thrive.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think on their feet.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy offering 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• National recognition program – be known as a wok star.

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 left at guest discretion, go entirely to our team, and are not guaranteed or considered wages.