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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Watford, where you'll inspire your team and drive performance in a vibrant kitchen. Embrace a culture that values personality and inclusivity, with numerous benefits including bonuses and flexible work policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme - up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

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 for considerate conversations.
• Understanding of financial performance and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Coach and develop team members for performance improvement.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself. 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 will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

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 the ability to have considerate and caring conversations
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme - up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 left at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.