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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Dartford. The role emphasizes leadership, nurturing talent, and maintaining high food safety standards. Join a dynamic team that values individuality and inclusivity while providing excellent guest experiences.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.

Free food on shift.

50% discount outside work for friends and family.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Pension and holiday benefits.

Training and cycle-to-work scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring environment and nurturing talent.
• Maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Building a coaching culture within your team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

dartford, 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, emphasizing personality over perfection—it's all about be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spotting opportunities.
• Building a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions, and thinking on your feet.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure team support.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Financial acumen in managing kitchen profitability, stock, and labor costs.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift, 50% discount outside work for 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 with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program.

Additional perks include pension, 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.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.