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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. You'll lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Enjoy various benefits including bonuses and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free food during shifts

50% off food outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team with a track record of performance improvement.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen financials.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

colchester, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering 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 achieving excellent results.

We look for someone who |

• Focuses on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Is dedicated to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Maintains spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understands the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Builds a coaching culture within the team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

Qualifications and experience |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a track record of performance improvement.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering growth and inclusivity.
• A passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme offering up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (note: tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
• Free food during shifts, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 distributed entirely to our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.