Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes creating a supportive atmosphere while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food safety standards. As a leader, you'll drive performance and nurture talent, making quick decisions to adapt to a fast-paced setting. With a range of enticing perks, including a bonus scheme and generous discounts, this opportunity promises not just a job but a chance to thrive in a dynamic culinary landscape.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips share

Free food on shift

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with the team.
• Proven expertise in kitchen standards and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of kitchen staff.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

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 our team and help us nourish from bowl to 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.

You Are |

• Focused on creating a caring, supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring high standards in food preparation.
• Experienced in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Dedicated to building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team.
• A proactive problem solver who can make quick decisions.

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, capable of engaging with the team with care and consideration.
• Proven expertise in kitchen standards and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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; they are discretionary and not guaranteed wages.