Senior Sous Chef: Lead the Kitchen, Mentor Team

wagamama; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

Share of tips

50% off wagamama outside of work

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay with Wagest

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay—

30% off at other brands

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the pass, run the kitchen, and drive high-energy service. This full-time role focuses on quality, pace, and developing the team while maintaining our fresh-food ethos.

Ideal candidates are currently kitchen managers or senior sous chefs seeking the next step, who thrive in busy services and are passionate about people, food, and a safe, energetic kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• You're currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step.
• Thrive working with fresh food.
• Love the energy of a busy service.
• Care about food, people and creating a safe space.
• Want the opportunity to grow into a head chef.
• Believe kitchens should be full of energy, passion and connection.

Responsibilities

• creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
• making sure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high
• mentoring chefs and helping them grow
• jumping into prep, solving problems, and keeping pace
• thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

Job description

wagamama is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the pass, run the kitchen, and drive high-energy service. This full-time role focuses on quality, pace, and developing the team while maintaining our fresh-food ethos.

Ideal candidates are currently kitchen managers or senior sous chefs seeking the next step, who thrive in busy services and are passionate about people, food, and a safe, energetic kitchen culture.