Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a supportive environment while ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety. You will drive performance and foster personal growth within your team, all while enjoying a range of benefits, including a competitive bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Join a vibrant company that values individuality and diversity, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free shift food

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain high food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team development.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to 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 delivering excellent results.

What 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.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving abilities.

What'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 (tips go directly to teams, vary by restaurant).
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• National recognition through our Wok Star program.

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 Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.