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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Woking. You will lead a kitchen team, foster a caring environment, and ensure high food standards. Enjoy benefits like bonuses, tips, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Ability to maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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Senior Sous Chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Woking

Client: Wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. 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, fostering 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 You Bring:

• Ability to create a caring, supportive environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent.
• Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions under pressure.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven experience in maintaining standards and managing financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and nationwide recognition programs.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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