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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Leeds is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their team. The role emphasizes leadership, fostering a positive kitchen environment, and maintaining high food and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced kitchens and a passion for coaching their team. Benefits include a bonus scheme, free meals on shift, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team feels heard.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, 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 difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a senior sous chef to join our team on 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 continuous coaching and development of your team while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

if you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and your team equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are focused on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

what we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national 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 100% for the team; they vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.