senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. In this pivotal role, you will inspire and nurture talent, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards in food safety and financial management. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking culinary space. Join a team that values personality over perfection and be part of a journey that nourishes from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial management

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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. 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 reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you will do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for, listened to, and celebrated. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working 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 the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership qualities that motivate your team to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and effectively.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team, varies by restaurant)
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition program as a Wok Star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.