senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Stevenage to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves coaching staff, maintaining food safety standards, and driving restaurant performance. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits 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

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential 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 considerate and supportive conversations.
• Knowledge of maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to excel and develop their careers.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Problem-solving skills, capable of quick decision-making.

Wag’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 (tips go directly to teams, vary by restaurant, at guest's discretion)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.

*Tips are at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages; 100% of tips go to the team, varying by restaurant.