senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef in Chester, where you will inspire your team, maintain high culinary standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience. Enjoy a supportive culture that values inclusivity and personal growth, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift, 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a wok star

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and safety.
• Build a coaching culture within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference 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 us on our journey to 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 excellent results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling coaching within the management team.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when needed.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine, caring conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspirational leadership that motivates teams to thrive and grow.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• Forward-thinking, quick decision-making skills.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a 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.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.