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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Luton is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food and safety while fostering an inclusive culture. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Opportunity to experience new menus first.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, 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

We are celebrating diversity and individuality at 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 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 we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to manage labour costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and make decisions.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a wok star.

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not wages and are not guaranteed.