senior sous chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their team in Bolton. The role focuses on nurturing talent and creating a positive environment for both staff and guests. Responsibilities include maintaining high food safety standards, driving performance, and ensuring excellent guest experiences. The company offers competitive perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Pension schemes

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills to support and hear the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, 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’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. you will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

if you |

• focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role model a coaching culture within management.
• are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, whether by your efforts or your team’s skills and mindset.
• are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• are focused on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

what we look for |

• experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported and heard.
• experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.
• understanding of kitchen financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• ability to manage labor costs effectively and react to changing demands.
• leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they belong.
• problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and decisiveness.

wok’s in it for you |

• bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
• access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• share of tips
• free food on shift – anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
• industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting persons receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• early access to our new menus
• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• nationwide recognition as a wok star through our programme

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 guest discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.