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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef in Leicester, where you will inspire your team and ensure high standards in a dynamic kitchen environment. Enjoy a diverse and inclusive culture, with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and generous parental leave. Be part of a team that values personality and promotes personal growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills, engaging with your team with care.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure excellent guest experience with high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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12.05.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either by your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, engaging with your team with care and consideration.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Financial understanding of kitchen operations, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly.

Wok’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 (tips go directly to teams, vary by restaurant, at guest discretion)
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to try new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a wok star

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of disability confident.

*Tips are at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages; 100% of tips go to teams, actual tips vary by restaurant.