senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Dartford. This exciting role focuses on fostering a positive environment, ensuring high food quality and safety standards, and empowering team members. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for nurturing talent while driving restaurant performance. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant culinary setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition through Wok Star program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven ability to uphold high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring environment where your team feels valued and celebrated.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high food quality standards.
• Build a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), dartford

Client: wagamama

Location: dartford, 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 diversity and individuality, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to 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 support continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated for their successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food quality and safety, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Building a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive leadership in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations with your team.
• Proven ability to uphold high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands.
• Aspiring to inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and act decisively.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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