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

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a dedicated kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a nurturing environment while delivering exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on inclusivity and respect, you’ll drive performance and uphold the highest standards in food safety and preparation. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and opportunities for professional growth. If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food and safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team while ensuring excellent food preparation.
• Support in coaching and developing team members to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Culture and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), leeds, west yorkshire

Client: wagamama

Location: leeds, west yorkshire, 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. 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring and listening environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and forward-thinking.

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 a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food, safety, and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusivity and respect.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition program as a Wok Star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.