senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Milton Keynes, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional culinary experiences. You will lead kitchen operations, maintain high standards in food safety, and foster a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, free food on shift, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

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 as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure exceptional food preparation and safety standards.
• Manage kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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12.05.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection—it's all about being authentic and true to yourself. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure exceptional results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated, nurturing talent and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with the Head Chef to recruit and develop talent, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a track record of driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having meaningful conversations with consideration and care.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and decisiveness.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, 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.

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