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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to foster a nurturing and inclusive work culture. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety, and creating a positive environment. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support your team.

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Cardiff

Client: wagamama

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine, considerate conversations to support your team.
• Experience ensuring food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs adaptively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A proactive problem solver with quick decision-making skills.

What’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 go directly to the team; varies by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.

*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed, with 100% going to the team; actual tips vary by restaurant.