senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a dedicated kitchen team. In this dynamic role, you will foster a supportive atmosphere, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, you'll play a crucial part in maintaining high standards while driving performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and a family-friendly policy that values your contributions. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips (100% goes to teams)

Free food on shift, 50% discount outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Early access to new menus

Chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Nationwide recognition through Wok Star program

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to maintain high food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring high performance.
• Create a positive environment and deliver excellent guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Doncaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, either by your efforts or your team’s skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, safety, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• 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 genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver who can think on their feet.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to teams, varies by restaurant, tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift, 50% discount 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
• Chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work 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, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.