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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Cardiff. This role emphasizes creating an inclusive and positive environment while driving performance and ensuring top-notch food safety standards. As a key player, you will coach your team to excel and manage financial aspects effectively. With a commitment to celebrating diversity and fostering growth, this opportunity offers a vibrant workplace where you can thrive. Join a forward-thinking company that values personality over perfection and offers exciting benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Pension scheme

Holiday and training

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to achieve excellence.
• Ensure food safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Strong communication

Food safety standards

Financial performance understanding

Problem-solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

cardiff, 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 in coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour and actions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations with your team.
• Experience ensuring food, health, and safety standards are maintained to the highest standards.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to manage labour costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages).
• Free food on shift, plus 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 parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star via our national recognition programme.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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 the Disability Confident scheme.