senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Swindon is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. This full-time role emphasizes fostering a positive environment, maintaining high food safety standards, and driving restaurant performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a passion for inclusivity and problem-solving. Attractive benefits include a bonus scheme, early access to earnings, and generous discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

swindon, wiltshire, 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 individuality and diversity. 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 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.

We are looking for someone who |

• Creates a caring and attentive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensures an exceptional guest experience, maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintains spotless food, health, and safety standards, understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Builds a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, caring and considerate.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and managing kitchen finances.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

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 on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not wages and are not guaranteed.