Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in Manchester. This role involves fostering a positive environment, ensuring high food quality and safety standards, and driving restaurant performance. With a focus on coaching and developing your team, you will make quick, effective decisions to enhance guest experiences. The company offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate culinary leaders who thrive in dynamic settings.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Proficient in food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment while driving restaurant performance.
• Ensure high standards in food quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication

Problem Solving

Financial Performance Management

Job description

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

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 us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

Role:

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

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food quality and safety.
• Overseeing kitchen standards, including health and safety, financial performance, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team.
• Making quick, effective decisions as a forward-thinking problem solver.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator, capable of engaging with your team with care and consideration.
• Proficient in maintaining food safety, health standards, and financial metrics.
• Skilled in managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Inspiring leader passionate about fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
• A proactive problem solver with quick decision-making skills.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream before payday.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies with full pay for 26 weeks for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Chef whites provided on every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition as a '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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary.