Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant setting. This role emphasizes nurturing talent and ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience. You will drive performance and inspire your team while maintaining food safety and financial management. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, this opportunity offers a supportive environment where your leadership will shine. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and be part of a culture that celebrates success and fosters growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free shift food and 50% discount

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety

Financial Management

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: York

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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 contribute to our mission to 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 of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture, recruitment, and ongoing development within your team.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven experience in food safety and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips shared among staff.
• Free shift food from our menu plus 50% discount outside work.
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, 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 our teams. They vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.