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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Nottingham. This role emphasizes fostering a positive work environment, ensuring high food standards, and driving restaurant performance. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a passion for inclusivity. Benefits include a bonus scheme, flexible earning access, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience.
• Maintaining health and safety standards and managing costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

nottingham, 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

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value 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 in nourishing from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a senior sous chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working with the head chef on team recruitment and development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions, and thinking on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive and develop their careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work for 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 each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like 'be known nationwide as a wok star'

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not guaranteed wages and are not considered part of salary.