senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Watford to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role focuses on fostering a supportive environment, maintaining food safety standards, and driving restaurant performance. Benefits include a bonus scheme, tips, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Pension

Holiday

Training

Cycle schemes

Gym memberships

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.
• Experience in food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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

Client: wagamama

Location: watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What you will do:

• Foster a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when necessary.

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 the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusivity and respect.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

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 of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Uniforms provided
• Wagamama parties and nationwide recognition programs

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to the team. Actual tips vary by restaurant.