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

Wagamama; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You'll lead a kitchen team, maintain high food safety standards, and foster a positive working environment. Enjoy various benefits, including a bonus scheme and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience our new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Nationwide recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 30 years of celebrating individuality and diversity, we prioritize personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. With more than 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You’ll Do |

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and supporting your team’s skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking 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, driving performance through positive behavior in a complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs effectively, adapting to changing demands.
• Aspiring to inspire and engage your team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• A proactive problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a 'Wok Star'

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed or considered wages.