senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Sheffield to inspire a kitchen team while maintaining high food standards and fostering a positive work environment. This role emphasizes leadership, team development, and creating an inclusive culture. The successful candidate will drive performance and ensure an excellent guest experience, with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and access to earnings via Wagestream.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

National recognition as a wok star

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain kitchen standards and understand financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of the team.
• Ensure excellent guest experience and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately), sheffield, south yorkshire

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, 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

Three decades of acting differently; 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 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either by your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Are experienced in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture, working with your 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 |

• An experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator who engages with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining kitchen standards and understanding financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• A leader who inspires and engages their team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick on your feet.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, training, cycle schemes, 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, are discretionary, and not considered wages or guaranteed.