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

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at an established restaurant group. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, fostering a positive environment while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence team development and restaurant performance, all while enjoying a range of exciting benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about creating a welcoming atmosphere and driving culinary excellence, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to try new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to achieve high performance.
• Ensure food safety and maintain high standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Culture and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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, embracing what makes each of us unique. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering growth and development.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (note: tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift, plus 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, training programs, 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.

*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed or considered wages.