senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Reading is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team. The role emphasizes creating a positive environment, supporting team development, and maintaining high standards in food and safety. Benefits include a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.

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

Share of tips.

Free on-shift food from our menu.

50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.

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 for team and guests.
• Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

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wagamama

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reading, United Kingdom

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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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are 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 genuine conversations that make your team feel supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

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 on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• 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 each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Note: 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.