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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Liverpool, where you'll inspire your team and ensure excellent guest experiences. With a focus on leadership and coaching, you'll drive performance in a dynamic kitchen environment. Enjoy 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

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

Client: Wagamama

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection—it's all about being you. 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, supported by your team’s skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, quick decision-making ability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, driving performance through positive leadership.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring and considerate approach.
• Experience in food safety, health and safety standards, and financial management of a kitchen.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Forward-thinking problem solver, quick on your feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to team members)
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition programs like 'Nationwide Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.