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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef in Stockport, where you will lead a dynamic team in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role emphasizes the importance of nurturing talent and fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. You will be responsible for maintaining high food standards and ensuring a fantastic guest experience while managing kitchen operations efficiently. With excellent perks, including a bonus scheme and discounts, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access to Wagestream for early earnings

Tips sharing

Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition programs

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Kitchen Safety Standards

Financial Management

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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. 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, creating 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 You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, with an understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to foster a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, and supporting personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Leadership experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Experience in kitchen safety standards, financial management, and labour control.
• Ability to inspire and engage your team, creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access to Wagestream for early earnings
• Tips sharing
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition programs

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle 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 at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.