senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join wagamama as a Senior Sous Chef in Chester, where you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and creating a positive environment. This role offers an opportunity to foster talent and drive restaurant performance while enjoying various benefits 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 for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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wagamama

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chester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

We are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team at wagamama, a company celebrating diversity and personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we aim to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

The senior sous chef will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for both team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

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, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and adapt.

Wok’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 vary by restaurant; tips are guest discretionary, not guaranteed wages)
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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