senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Guildford. The role focuses on leadership, coaching, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Join a team that values inclusivity and personal growth while enjoying various benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable about kitchen financials and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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

Three decades of acting different; we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating 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 us all 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 excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to high standards, whether through your efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What we look for |

• A head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, safety standards.
• Knowledgeable about kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Capable of managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• A leader who inspires and engages their team to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and they belong.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to make decisions.

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 from our menu, plus 50% outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First to experience new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

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