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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Leicester. You will drive performance and create a nurturing work environment, ensuring high standards of food safety and team support. This role offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Coach and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

We have over three decades of experience in our industry. We don’t conform, we celebrate difference. We value 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 both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture within your team, focusing on personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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 guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed by the company.