senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes creating a positive atmosphere, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high standards in food safety and preparation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a passion for nurturing talent while driving performance. With a bonus scheme, generous discounts, and family-friendly policies, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for culinary professionals looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Paid leave for expectant parents

Recognition programs

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Manage kitchen financials and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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wagamama

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for 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'll be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You'll support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and 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 considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with quick thinking ability.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift and 50% outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus and branded events.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like being a nationwide wok star.

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not wages and are not guaranteed.