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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Derby. The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and maintaining high food safety standards. The company values inclusivity and offers a vibrant workplace culture. As part of the team, you will enjoy various benefits, including a bonus scheme and free meals during shifts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with the team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

Three decades of acting differently; we don’t conform, we celebrate differences. We appreciate 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’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, engaging in real conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they belong.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills, able to make quick decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips, with 100% going to teams.
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• National recognition as a wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.