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

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; 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 Stevenage. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food safety, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for inclusivity. Competitive benefits include a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition program as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support your team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

We are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team at wagamama, a company that celebrates diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on nourishing both body and 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 will do |

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, fostering a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience ensuring high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial performance, including GP, stock, and labor management.
• Ability to manage changing demands and motivate your team.
• A passion for creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking problem solver.

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 the team)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition program as a nationwide 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.