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

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while fostering a positive workplace culture. You will play a crucial role in developing talent, managing kitchen operations, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive bonus scheme, flexible pay options, and generous discounts. If you are a proactive leader with a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food during shifts

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Participation in company events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with an empathetic approach.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and health.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure excellent results.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Kitchen Financial Management

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

Client: wagamama

Location: guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

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 an empathetic approach.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams and vary by restaurant).
• Free food during shifts and 50% discount outside of work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Participation in company events and recognition programs.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guest discretion and are not guaranteed or considered wages.