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

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Doncaster. This role focuses on creating a positive team environment while ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for inclusivity. Benefits include bonuses, flexible earning access, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday.

Share of tips.

Free food on shift.

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant parents.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Gym memberships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards for food, health, safety, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

doncaster, 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 celebrating individuality, we embrace diversity and 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 you do:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards for dish preparation, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen. Understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development. Foster personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

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, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards for food, health, safety, and financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands effectively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team; amounts vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu, plus 50% outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be among the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our national 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

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