Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring top-notch food quality, and creating a positive atmosphere for both staff and guests. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of food safety and financial performance while fostering personal and professional growth within your team. With a commitment to inclusivity and a proactive approach to problem-solving, you'll be instrumental in driving the restaurant's success. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and maintain high food standards.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure excellent guest experiences.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

col-narrow-left

Client:

wagamama

Location:

dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

2

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What You Will Do |

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless 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, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in 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 and develop their careers.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach, capable of quick decision-making and problem-solving.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guests
• National recognition program – "Wok Star"

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 Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.