senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Crawley is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a positive environment, ensuring high standards in food safety, and driving performance. Join a culture that values individuality and diversity while enjoying various benefits, including a bonus scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free on-shift food

50% discount outside of work

Paid leave for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring environment and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately), crawley, west sussex

Client: wagamama

Location: crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

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 help us 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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Thinking proactively to solve problems quickly and effectively.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with the team with consideration and care.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial metrics like gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Wag’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips vary by restaurant; they are discretionary and not guaranteed wages.