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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Worcester, where you'll lead a kitchen team, ensure high standards of food safety, and foster a positive work culture. Enjoy a diverse workplace that values individuality and offers competitive bonuses, benefits, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.

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

Free food on shift from our menu.

50% off outside work.

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

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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wagamama

Location:

worcester, United Kingdom

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Other

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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 individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What you |

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

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 genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering a nurturing environment.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• A proactive problem solver, able to make quick, effective decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (note: tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be the first to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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