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

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes personal and professional growth, fostering a coaching culture while ensuring exceptional culinary experiences. With a commitment to inclusivity and a supportive atmosphere, the company offers various perks, including a generous bonus scheme, flexible pay options, and a family-friendly policy. Join a team that values personality over perfection and be part of a journey that nourishes from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via wagestream

Tips share

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs like 'nationwide wok star'

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Job description

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

Client: wagamama

Location: edinburgh, 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What we look for

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Knowledge of food, health, and safety standards, and understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What we offer

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (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 with VIP guests
• Recognition programs like '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, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.