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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. The role involves fostering a positive culture, maintaining high food safety standards, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on personal growth and team development, this position offers a dynamic work atmosphere and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.

Free food on shift with 50% discount outside of work.

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

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring environment and maintain high standards in dish preparation.
• Support team development and drive restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

preston, lancashire, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself, be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you will do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build a coaching culture, collaborating with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that make your team feel supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering growth and development.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to make swift decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• National recognition through our "Wok Star" 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.

*Tips are at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.