senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Basildon is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire their kitchen team. This role involves coaching staff, maintaining high food safety standards, and driving performance in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of kitchen operations and financial management. Join a vibrant team that values personality 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 with wagestream.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Recognition programs like being a nationwide wok star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team, ensuring high standards.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), basildon

Client: wagamama

Location: basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value 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, 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 exceptional results.

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, with the ability to have meaningful conversations, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like being a nationwide wok star.

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 considered wages or guaranteed.