senior sous chef - Inclusive Culture and Team Development (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive restaurant team as a Senior Sous Chef in Belfast. This role emphasizes leadership, fostering a positive kitchen atmosphere, and supporting your team’s growth. With a focus on high standards of food safety and financial management, you will drive performance in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and a supportive work culture that celebrates diversity. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Wagestream access

Free food during shifts

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team support and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem-Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

three decades of acting different; we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel 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, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to thrive and grow.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food during shifts from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national program.

Additional benefits include pension, 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 Disability Confident.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.