senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Wolverhampton, where you will lead a kitchen team, maintain high food safety standards, and create an inclusive environment. Enjoy a supportive culture with numerous benefits including bonuses and flexible pay options.

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 for expectant parents.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Pension schemes.

Gym memberships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.
• Proven experience in food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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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 seeking 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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving 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 every dish prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership 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 safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach, capable of quick decision-making.

What’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 entirely to our teams; amounts vary and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to 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, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.