senior sous chef - Inclusive and nurturing team culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; London (WV); On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive kitchen team as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this role, you will lead and inspire your team, ensuring high standards in food and safety while driving performance in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying delicious food and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Training opportunities

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team members.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve high standards.
• Drive restaurant performance and maintain food safety standards.
• Coach and develop team members for personal growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Kitchen Financials

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and nurturing team culture (Hiring Immediately), West London

Client: Wagamama

Location: West London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing 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 reach their potential, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (note: tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition through our 'Wok Star' program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training opportunities, 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% distributed to our teams; actual amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary, left at guests' discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.