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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in Birmingham. This role emphasizes creating a supportive and inclusive environment while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will inspire your team, maintain financial controls, and foster a coaching culture. With a strong focus on guest experience and team development, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the culinary journey at a vibrant restaurant. Join a company that values personality and inclusivity, and make a difference in the culinary world!

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong focus on food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Culture and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either by your efforts or through team development.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills, quick decision-making abilities.

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 meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining food, health, safety, and financial standards.
• Ability to manage labour costs and react to changing demands.
• Inspirational leadership and commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team.
• Problem-solving skills and quick thinking.

Benefits

• 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% outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and left at guests' discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.