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

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; 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 team culture. This role emphasizes creating a positive environment, ensuring high standards of food safety, and fostering personal growth within your kitchen team. With a commitment to inclusivity and a focus on guest experience, you will drive performance while enjoying benefits like a bonus scheme and discounts. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to sample new menus

Chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of team members.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Milton Keynes

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 differences and value personality over perfection — we call it "Be You, Be Wagamama". With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to help them excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What We Look For:

• 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 and equipped team members with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think on their feet and make quick decisions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having meaningful conversations with your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel respected and valued.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to sample new menus first
• Chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition 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 Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.