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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Bristol, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Wagamama values diversity and offers a supportive workplace culture. Enjoy competitive benefits, including bonuses and flexible pay options.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for meaningful conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support and coach team to excel and drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Bristol

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support and coach your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What We Look For

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience with dishes prepared to high standards.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• A proactive problem solver who can make quick decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of meaningful conversations with team members.
• Proven experience in maintaining safety standards and managing kitchen finances.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition as a "Wok Star".

Additional benefits include 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.

*Tips are 100% for the team. Variations depend on guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages.