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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to foster a nurturing and inclusive work culture. The ideal candidate will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food standards and a positive guest experience. Join a dynamic team that values personality and growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift.

Industry-leading family-friendly policy.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills to ensure team feels heard.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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wagamama

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reading, United Kingdom

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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 differences and 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 our team and help us 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 achieving excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are committed to 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 and thinking on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive behaviors in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively, reacting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and grow in their roles.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

Wok’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, with 100% going to the team (tips vary by restaurant and are guest discretionary).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 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 parents.
• First to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Nationwide recognition as a 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.