senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Bolton, where you will lead a kitchen team, ensure high standards of food quality, and foster a positive and inclusive environment. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, flexible pay options, and industry-leading family policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free shift food from our menu

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Pension

Holiday

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining standards and managing financial aspects of a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and guest experience.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What we look for:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped your team with necessary skills.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Excellent communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining standards and managing financial aspects of a kitchen.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant and are guest discretionary, not guaranteed wages.