senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves coaching staff, ensuring high food safety standards, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

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 that foster understanding within your team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

plymouth, 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 differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What you bring:

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 that foster understanding and support within your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• Forward-thinking problem solver with quick decision-making skills.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early 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 program.

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 proudly participates in the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary, not considered wages, and not guaranteed.