senior sous chef - Inclusive and nurturing team culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive kitchen team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant. This role emphasizes leadership, fostering a supportive environment, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You'll play a key role in coaching your team while maintaining high food safety standards and managing kitchen finances. With competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and team development. Be part of a culture that values individuality and diversity, where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Financial Management

Job description

Below is a refined version of the job description with improved formatting and clarity:

Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Nurturing Team Culture (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on appreciating personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." 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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential 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, either personally or through your team.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver, able to think 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 our team members)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat 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
• National recognition through our "Wok Star" program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training opportunities, 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.

*All tips are paid directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.