senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their team in Leicester. This role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food preparation, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on team development and guest satisfaction. Benefits include a generous bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Participation in Wagama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety, and financial standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Build a coaching culture and participate in recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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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 nationwide. We are seeking 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development to enable your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

Requirements |

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, participate in recruitment, and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick, informed decisions.

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 an ability to have caring, genuine conversations with your team.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety, and financial standards.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Solution-oriented mindset with quick decision-making skills.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free on-shift food from our menu, with 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.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Participation in Wagama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'wok star' through our program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, training programs, cycle-to-work scheme, 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, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed income.