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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Cardiff, where you will inspire your team and enhance guest experiences. Wagamama values diversity and offers a supportive environment. You will lead kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food safety and financial management while enjoying various employee benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access to Wagestream for early earnings

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Cardiff

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

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Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission 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 continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional 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, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations with your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop team members.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Offer

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access to Wagestream for early earnings
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and events
• National recognition programs

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed.