senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Telford, where you will inspire your team and ensure high culinary standards. This role offers an inclusive culture and opportunities for personal growth, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Coach and develop the team to reach their potential.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring and considerate approach to team conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within the team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; they vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.