senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Chelmsford, where you'll inspire your team and ensure high standards in food safety and guest experience. Embrace an inclusive culture and enjoy various employee benefits, including a bonus scheme and early access to new menus.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team to excel in performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety

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

Client: wagamama

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself. 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 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 achieving excellent results.

What You Bring |

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling coaching within the management team.
• A dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, along with understanding financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to fostering a coaching culture, recruitment, and ongoing development of your team.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to have meaningful conversations with your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• 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.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver.

Benefits |

• 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).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program.

Additional benefits include 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; they vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.