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

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role focuses on creating a nurturing culture that celebrates individuality while maintaining high standards in food safety and performance. Enjoy the perks of a bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support and engage the team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

Three decades of acting different, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating 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 on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a senior sous chef, you’ll 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 exceptional results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading 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.
• National recognition as a 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 vary by restaurant; they are not guaranteed wages.