senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Birmingham to lead a kitchen team and create an inclusive environment. This role focuses on team development, high food standards, and driving restaurant performance. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant parents.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.

National recognition through our Wok Star program.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

Three decades of acting differently; we don’t conform, we celebrate differences. 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'll support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations with consideration and care.
• Experience ensuring high standards of food, health, and safety in the kitchen.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with 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 every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition through our Wok Star program.

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; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.