senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Stockport. This role focuses on creating a positive work environment, maintaining high food safety standards, and driving performance. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and a forward-thinking problem solver, dedicated to nurturing talent and ensuring excellent guest experiences. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates individuality.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator who engages in honest conversations.
• Experienced in financial aspects of a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team while driving restaurant performance.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Team Development

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

stockport, 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 us all 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 the best they can be, 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. Prioritise nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to high standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs. Proactively spot opportunities as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we look for |

• A head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior and actions in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• A strong communicator who engages in honest conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experienced in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Experienced in understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit and stock control.
• Skilled in managing labour costs and reacting to changing demands.
• An inspiring leader who motivates their team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family.
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay).
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program.

In addition, 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.