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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a nurturing kitchen culture. In this role, you will foster team growth, maintain exceptional food standards, and deliver outstanding guest experiences. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment for personal and professional development. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about cooking and leading a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on care and consideration.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and supportive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication

Problem-Solving

Financial Acumen

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08.05.2025

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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and encourage individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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 excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What You Bring |

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and fostering a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• A proactive approach to building a strong team through recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

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 a focus on care and consideration.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen related to kitchen operations.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

Wag’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training programs, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to our team members, with actual amounts varying by restaurant.