senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Hemel Hempstead. The role involves fostering a positive environment, maintaining high food standards, and driving team performance. This position offers a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, ensuring a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free on-shift food from our menu

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support and engage the team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

hemel hempstead, 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

We are celebrating over three decades of diversity and individuality. At Wagamama, we value personality over perfection – be yourself, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel, 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. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
• Ensure an excellent 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 a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs. Proactively spot opportunities for improvement.
• 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 and thinking on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A proactive problem solver, able to make quick, effective decisions.

Wag’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free on-shift food 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.
• 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 schemes, holiday leave, 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 and are left at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.