senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Stockport is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team. The role emphasizes inclusivity, leadership, and maintaining high food safety standards. Join a vibrant team where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills to ensure team feels heard.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

stockport, 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

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 continuous journey to nourish us all 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 of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills, able to make quick decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure 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 left at guests' discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.