senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Luton. The role focuses on creating a supportive environment, maintaining high food standards, and driving restaurant performance. With a commitment to inclusivity, the ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and strong leadership qualities. Benefits include a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free shift meals

50% off outside of work

Paid parental leave

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 with a caring approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support coaching and developing your team to excel.
• Ensure dishes meet high standards for guest experience.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, 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 committed to nourishing both body and soul. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and lead with inspiration.

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 coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a strong team through recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• 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 a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock management.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with agility and decisiveness.

What’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 shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.