senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Woking. You will lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food and safety while fostering a positive team culture. Enjoy excellent benefits, including a bonus scheme and access to earnings before payday. Be part of a company that values individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support the team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food and safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Coach and develop team members for performance improvement.
• Manage food safety, stock control, and labor costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 seeking 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, 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.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging in meaningful conversations and supporting your team.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health and safety, and understanding of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, recruitment, and ongoing team development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team, variable by restaurant)
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Nationwide recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle schemes, 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 at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.