senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Doncaster, where you'll lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and creating a supportive environment. 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 food on shift from our menu.

50% off outside of work for friends and family.

26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for team support.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

doncaster, United Kingdom

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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

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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you do |

• 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 exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 a focus on genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and adapt.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to teams; amounts vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'.

Additionally, we offer 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.