senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Woking is seeking a Senior Sous Chef who will inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience while fostering a positive team culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen leadership, strong communication skills, and a passion for inclusivity. Join a dynamic team and enjoy various perks including a bonus scheme and flexible working 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

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 difference and 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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing 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 within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are focused on building a coaching culture, 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 effective decisions.

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, engaging in genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver, quick thinker, with decisive capabilities.

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 the team, vary by restaurant, at guest's discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work, 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, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.