senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Northampton. You'll lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food and safety while fostering a positive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible pay, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for team support.
• Understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leader creating a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coaching and developing team to excel.
• Driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Northampton, 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 diversity and individuality, appreciating personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll be an inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You'll support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience ensuring food, health, and safety standards are met.
• Understanding of financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Offer |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

We are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary.