senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Sous Chef to foster a positive kitchen environment and drive performance. You will lead a team, maintain high food safety standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Join an inclusive culture that values personality and teamwork.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.

Access to earnings before payday.

Free food on shift.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards and empower your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately), edinburgh

col-narrow-left

Client:

wagamama

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and adaptability.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (note: tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.