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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Chelmsford to lead and inspire a kitchen team. The role involves maintaining high food safety standards, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on coaching and development, the ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and financial acumen. The position offers a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream

Share of tips

Free shift food from our menu

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Annual wagamama parties

National recognition as a wok star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring and inclusive environment for the team.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team training.
• Building a coaching culture and fostering personal growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 in 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 to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and inclusive environment where your team feels valued and supported, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team training.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working closely with the head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring approach that ensures your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven ability to uphold high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Financial acumen in managing kitchen performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and adapt.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed or considered wages)
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy — 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Annual wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, 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.

*Tips are discretionary, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.