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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef in a well-known restaurant chain, where your leadership will inspire and nurture your team. This role offers you the chance to create a positive dining experience while driving performance and ensuring the highest standards of food safety. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will be part of a culture that values individuality and encourages creativity. Enjoy fantastic perks including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and a family-friendly policy that supports work-life balance. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for meaningful conversations.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team to excel in performance.
• Maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen team

Communication skills

Food safety standards

Understanding kitchen financials

Coaching culture

Problem-solving skills

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

Client: Wagamama

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Job Category: Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate 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'll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You'll 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 behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator, capable of having meaningful conversations with care and consideration.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, supporting personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go to our teams, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• National recognition as a wok star through our programme.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.