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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead and inspire a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive environment, fostering personal and professional growth, and ensuring excellent guest experiences. With a focus on high standards in food safety and performance metrics, you will play a crucial role in driving the restaurant's success. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about nurturing talent and creating memorable dining experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to inspire team performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Understanding

Problem-Solving Skills

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Woking, 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 — 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 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of financial performance metrics like gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (100% of tips go to teams, varying by restaurant, at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.