senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the restaurant industry is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Lincoln. This role emphasizes leadership, team development, and maintaining high food safety standards. Enjoy a vibrant work culture and numerous employee 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

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for 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 to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment and develop team talent.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 difference and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring 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 exceptional results.

What You Will Do:

• Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modelling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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, with the ability to have real, caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, helping them flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to think on your feet.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, at guest discretion, not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift (anything from our menu) and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, 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 100% for our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.