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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in High Wycombe, where you'll lead a kitchen team, foster a nurturing environment, and ensure high standards in food preparation. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

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

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Recognition through our national programme as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven ability to uphold high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to build a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

high wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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, embracing what makes each of us unique. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you will do |

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to build a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance positively in a complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven ability to uphold high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• A proactive problem solver with quick decision-making skills.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to be among the first to try new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our national programme as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.