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

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to foster a nurturing and inclusive work culture. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, team development, and maintaining high culinary standards. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

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.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure excellent guest experience with high standards in food preparation.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

doncaster, 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 different — we don’t conform; we celebrate differences. 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 will 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.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either personally or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance positively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator, capable of genuine conversations with care, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leader who motivates their team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• 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 (100% goes to teams, varies by restaurant, tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift from our menu, 50% off outside work to treat friends & family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.