senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; London (WV); On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. You'll be responsible for fostering a positive environment, coaching your team, and driving performance metrics. With industry-leading benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills and ability to uphold safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment and maintain high standards in dish preparation.
• Foster a coaching culture and drive restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

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Senior Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), West London

Client: Wagamama

Location: West London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What you will do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Foster a coaching culture, working with your head chef to recruit and develop your team.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective 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 meaningful conversations with your team.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of financial performance, including GP and stock management.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to demand fluctuations.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'
• Pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards

Be yourself, be Wagamama. We are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.