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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at an esteemed restaurant chain. This role is perfect for a passionate leader who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment, fostering team growth while ensuring top-notch guest experiences. With a commitment to excellence, you'll manage kitchen standards, drive performance, and create a culture of support and celebration. Enjoy fantastic perks including a bonus scheme, discounts, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Be part of a company that values diversity and individuality, making every day rewarding and fulfilling.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via wagestream

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% discount outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and nurture talent within the team.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: shrewsbury, 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 diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to 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 coach and develop your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring an outstanding guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Managing kitchen standards, including food, health and safety, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team to foster personal and professional growth.
• Solving problems proactively and making quick, effective decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making ability.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams).
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition 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.

*Tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not wages nor guaranteed.