Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; 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. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen environment, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will foster a supportive atmosphere while maintaining high standards in food safety and quality. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a substantial bonus scheme and access to earnings before payday. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free shift meals

Paid parental leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a kitchen team to ensure high standards.
• Maintain food safety and financial metrics.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

Job description

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wagamama

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Stockport, United Kingdom

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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 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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Requirements |

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team training.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive 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 a caring, considerate approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, GP, stock control, and labor management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (100% of tips go to the team).
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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 at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not guaranteed wages and are not considered part of the salary.