senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Kingston upon Hull. In this full-time role, you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food safety and guest experience while fostering a supportive and inclusive culture. Responsibilities include coaching your team, managing labor costs, and delivering outstanding results. The position offers a bonus scheme, flexible pay options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free shift meals and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Pension schemes

Holiday and training

Cycle-to-work schemes

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support your team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards for food safety and financial management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, 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 our mission 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, health, and safety, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

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, with the ability to have thoughtful conversations and support your team.
• Experience ensuring high standards in food safety, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow and succeed.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and efficiently.

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 (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

We also 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion; 100% go to our teams and vary by restaurant.