senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; 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 Liverpool. This full-time role focuses on creating an inclusive environment, maintaining high standards of food safety, and driving team performance. The position offers a competitive bonus scheme, family-friendly policies, and numerous benefits to support personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift, 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and genuine care for team support.

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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 differences 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 excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing and developing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs; spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine care for team support.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

What’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 food on shift, 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a wok star

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

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