senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary industry seeks a Senior Sous Chef in Leeds. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. With a focus on coaching and development, you will drive performance and create exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, while being part of a vibrant culinary culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annual bonus

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition program as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and food safety.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), leeds, west yorkshire

Client: wagamama

Location: leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection—it's about being you, being wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What you |

• 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 excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation, food safety, and health standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and 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 in a fast-paced environment, driving performance through positive leadership.
• Strong communication skills, capable of meaningful conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow professionally.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annual bonus
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition program as a nationwide wok star

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.