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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in London is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to foster a positive team environment and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The role involves leading kitchen operations, mentoring staff, and maintaining high food safety standards. Join a diverse culture that celebrates individuality and offers significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

Industry leading family friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Pension scheme

Training

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator ensuring team feels heard and supported.
• Understanding of kitchen financial performance and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and develop team skills.
• Ensure kitchen food, health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

london, 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 at wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us in 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 ongoing coaching and development, 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 delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, health, and safety, and understand kitchen financials like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick, effective decisions.

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, with a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety, health, safety, and kitchen financials.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team to grow and succeed.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition programs like being a wok star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, 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 and vary by restaurant. They are voluntary and not considered wages or guaranteed.