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

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in York, where you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experiences. Enjoy a nurturing work culture with numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year

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

Share of tips

Free shift food from our menu

50% off outside work

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

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food safety and health standards.
• Ability to foster a coaching culture and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver excellent results.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and high food preparation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Team Development

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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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.

We look for |

• Someone who creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrates successes, and nurtures talent within the team.
• A dedicated professional ensuring exceptional guest experiences and high standards in food preparation.
• An experienced individual maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, with knowledge of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A proactive leader who fosters a coaching culture, recruits effectively, and promotes personal and professional growth.
• A problem solver who can think quickly and make sound decisions.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team)
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

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 and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary, not guaranteed, and considered separate from wages.