senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Colchester is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to foster a positive kitchen environment and drive performance. The role involves coaching a team, maintaining high standards, and managing kitchen financials. Join a diverse team that values individuality and inclusivity, with various benefits including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Participation in nationwide recognition programs

Pension schemes

Holiday allowances

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with the team.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and 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 achieving excellent results.

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, capable of engaging in considerate and caring conversations with your team.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities to inspire and engage your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips, with 100% going to the team.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals.
• Opportunity to be among the first to experience new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Participation in wagamama parties and nationwide recognition programs.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday allowances, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

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