senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Manchester is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. This full-time role emphasizes creating a positive workplace culture, ensuring high food standards, and driving team performance. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a passion for culinary excellence. The position offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food during shifts

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for meaningful conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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

Three decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating 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’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development to help your team 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. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Ensure your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards are maintained, understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of meaningful conversations that support and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, promoting growth and inclusivity.
• A proactive problem solver, able to think on your feet.

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 during shifts, 50% off outside work for friends and family
• 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
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

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, vary by restaurant, discretionary, and not guaranteed by the company.