senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Colchester seeks a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves coaching, driving performance, and ensuring food safety standards. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

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

Free on-shift food from our menu.

50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

Three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating 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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Knowledge of food, health, and safety standards, with an understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop team members, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making abilities, and forward-thinking mindset.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free on-shift food from our menu 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 each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Additionally, we provide pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.