Restaurant Performance Chef Hiring Immediately

wagamama
GB - london
May 9, 2025

senior sous chef | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don't conform, we celebrate difference.
appreciating personality over perfection - we call it be you, be wagamama.
with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a senior sous chef you'll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team + guests.
you will support in continuous coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving your restaurant performance and deliver amazing results

if you |

focus on creating a positive environment where your team feel cared for + listened to, celebrating successes.
prioritising nurturing + developing talent within your team, role modelling a coaching culture within the management team
are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset
are experienced in ensuring your kitchen's food, health and safety standards are spotless, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively either as a head chef or senior sous chef
are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to build a strong team from recruitment + ongoing development.
committed to fostering personal + professional growth within your team
a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

what we look for |

a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment
a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported
experienced in ensuring your kitchen's food, health and safety standards are spotless
experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control
experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary
an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career
passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong
a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

wok's in it for you |

bonus scheme - up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream
share of the tips
free food on shift - yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
be the first to experience our brand-new menus
dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
be known nationwide as a wok star - our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

• 100% of tips go to our teams.
actual tips by restaurant will vary.
tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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