senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Preston. This role emphasizes the importance of individuality and inclusivity, where you'll lead a kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high food standards and a positive work environment. You'll play a key role in coaching and developing talent, managing financial performance, and fostering a culture of collaboration. With a range of enticing benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and flexible working options, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Paid parental leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and celebrate team successes.
• 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), preston, lancashire

Client:

wagamama

Location:

preston, lancashire, 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 individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection—it's all about being you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and 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, driving restaurant performance, and achieving excellent results.

What You Will Do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture, 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 genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, safety, and health standards.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• 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 (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition program as a "Wok Star"

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 proudly participates in the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.