Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at an established restaurant chain. You'll lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food safety and guest experience. This role offers the chance to inspire others while driving performance in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to diversity and a supportive culture, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. Enjoy competitive perks including a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and generous discounts. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Chef whites provided

Family-friendly policies

Pension

Training

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• A proactive problem-solver capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with consideration and care.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to teams).
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work, and chef whites provided.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus, VIP events, and recognition programs.
• Pension, holiday, training, discounts, and long-service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages.