senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Coventry, where you will lead a kitchen team, ensure high standards of food safety, and foster a positive, inclusive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free shift meals from our menu

50% off outside work meals

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Training opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver outstanding results.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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. Your role involves coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What You Bring |

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards and team equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to foster personal and professional growth within your team, building a strong team from recruitment onwards.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 genuine conversations with consideration and support.
• Proven experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards.
• Financial understanding of kitchen operations, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive and grow.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

What’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 go 100% to the team; vary by restaurant, discretionary, not guaranteed)
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading 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 each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition as a wok star through our program

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.