senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will lead kitchen operations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive workplace culture. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and flexible policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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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 our team on a 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards.
• Ensure your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards are maintained, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving.

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 go directly to our teams; amounts vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star".

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.