senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a senior sous chef in Nottingham. You will lead and inspire a kitchen team while ensuring high food safety standards and driving performance. Enjoy a vibrant culture that celebrates individuality and inclusivity, with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and free meals.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.

Share of tips.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policy.

Early access to new menus.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Wagamama parties and VIP events.

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team members to drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

nottingham, United Kingdom

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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

Three decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul.

The role |

As a senior sous chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Experience ensuring high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to manage labour costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.