senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Wolverhampton, where you will inspire your team, maintain high culinary standards, and contribute to a caring culture. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via wagestream

Tips share

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support your team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure food safety and maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), Wolverhampton

Client: wagamama

Location: Wolverhampton

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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection—it's all about being you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards and your team is skilled and motivated.
• Ensure food safety, health, and safety standards are maintained, and understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, quick to make decisions and adapt to challenges.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• A leader who inspires and engages their team to grow and succeed.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually
• Access to earnings before payday via wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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, not considered wages or guaranteed.