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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food preparation and guest experience. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a commitment to an inclusive work culture. Join a vibrant team dedicated to nurturing talent and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream

Free shift food from our menu + 50% discount outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a wok star

Pension

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure excellent results.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, caring and considerate conversations, supporting your team.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety standards, and manage financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and responding to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick on your feet.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Tips share
• Free shift food from our menu + 50% discount outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional perks include pension, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 100% for our teams. They vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.