senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in South West London. You'll inspire your team, maintain high culinary standards, and foster an inclusive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including bonuses, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings via wagestream.

Free shift meals from our menu.

50% off outside work.

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to uphold food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Creating a supportive environment and nurturing talent.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Problem-solving with agility and making effective decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), south west london

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

south west london, 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

We are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team at wagamama, a restaurant chain with over 165 locations. We celebrate diversity and personality, emphasizing individuality over perfection — be yourself, be wagamama.

The role |

As a senior sous chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining impeccable food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving with agility and making quick, effective decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that support and support team members.
• Proven ability to uphold food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labour costs adaptively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive and develop.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

Benefits for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings via wagestream before payday.
• Tips share.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 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.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary, not guaranteed, and are not considered wages.