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

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a dynamic kitchen team in Sheffield. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive atmosphere for both staff and guests, while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. The successful candidate will have a passion for coaching and developing team members, driving performance, and contributing to the overall success of the restaurant. With an inclusive culture and numerous benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition programme

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to engage with team members.
• Understanding of food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team members to excel.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver results.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Coaching Culture

Problem-Solving Skills

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Culture and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Sheffield, South 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 difference 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 behaviour in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with your team with consideration and care
• Experience ensuring food, health, and safety standards are maintained
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition programme: Be Known as a Wok Star

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 Disability Confident.

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