senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant brand is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their team in Maidstone. The role involves inspiring leadership, fostering a positive environment, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should have strong communication skills and proven kitchen management experience. Benefits include a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and comprehensive 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 for expectant parents

National recognition program as a wok star

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing the kitchen team to excel.
• Maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

maidstone, 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

We are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team at wagamama, a brand with over 165 restaurants committed to celebrating individuality and promoting an inclusive culture. We value personality over perfection and believe in being authentic.

The role |

As a senior sous chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. Your responsibilities include coaching and developing your team to excel, driving restaurant performance, and ensuring exceptional results.

We are looking for someone who |

• Creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrates successes, and nurtures talent within the team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensures an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understands financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Builds a strong team through effective recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Wok’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 are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift, and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition program as a wok star

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% distributed to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.