senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to foster a positive kitchen environment, support team development, and ensure high standards in food preparation. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and strong communication skills, ensuring an outstanding guest experience while managing kitchen operations effectively.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills supporting team members.

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Understanding financial metrics like gross profit and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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12.05.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an outstanding guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Building and fostering a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and supporting personal and professional growth within the team.
• Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of meaningful conversations that support and support team members.
• 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 the team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

Benefits include:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to team members)
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday allowances, training programs, 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.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to our teams.