senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Leicester, where you will lead a kitchen team, ensure high food quality, and foster an inclusive environment. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, tips sharing, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free on-shift food from our menu

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Pension schemes

Discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including stock control.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure excellent results.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we're 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'll be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You'll support ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What You Bring |

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and promoting a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food quality and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Experience in building a strong team through recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability 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 considerate and supportive approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen related to kitchen operations.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Chef whites cleaned daily.
• Company parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are fully distributed to our teams; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.