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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Warrington to lead kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will foster a positive team environment, ensure high food safety standards, and manage kitchen financials effectively. This role offers a dynamic workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift with 50% off outside work.

26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Pension scheme.

Holiday.

Training.

Cycle-to-work scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills to support team engagement.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

three decades of acting different; we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive behaviors in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to manage labour costs dynamically according to demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering growth and development.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant; tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed wages).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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.

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