senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Shrewsbury. The role emphasizes creating a positive environment, coaching team members, and ensuring high food and safety standards. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers various perks, including a bonus scheme and 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 + 13 weeks half pay for expectant parents.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Pension schemes.

Gym memberships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team support.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team while driving restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

shrewsbury, 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 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 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 their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feel cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• 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, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering growth within your team.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

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 ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Financial understanding of kitchen performance, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Ability to think proactively and make quick decisions.

Wok’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 for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.