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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their team in Exeter. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality, and managing kitchen financials. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Benefits include a bonus scheme, flexible earnings access, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Chef whites provided daily

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

National recognition program as a Wok Star

Pension scheme and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team, fostering a positive environment.
• Manage kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ensure exceptional food quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Exeter, 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

Position: Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team, fostering a positive environment for both staff and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development to enable your team to excel.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, health, and safety standards are maintained.
• Manage kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build and nurture a coaching culture within your team, focusing on personal and professional growth.
• Quickly identify and resolve issues as a proactive problem solver.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with your team with consideration and support.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, effective decisions.

What We Offer

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Chef whites provided daily
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition program as a Wok Star

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.