Senior Sous Chef | Full Time at Wagamama, Food Is Life
Our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast‑paced, and full of real people making real food. No microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. As a senior sous chef you will run the pass, lead the team, and bring the buzz. It’s a role built for head chefs in the making, with real responsibility, real impact, and real food.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
* Ensuring food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky‑high
* Mentoring chefs and helping them grow
* Jumping into prep, solving problems, and keeping pace
* Thinking with a kaizen mindset – constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better and making them happen
You’ll Love This Role If You…
* You’re currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step
* You thrive working with fresh food
* You love the energy of a busy service
* You care about food, people, and creating a safe space
* You want the opportunity to grow into a head chef
* You believe kitchens should be full of energy, passion and connection
What You’ll Get
* A culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality
* Up to £3,000 annual bonus
* A share of tips (100% of tips go to our teams – actual tips by restaurant will vary and are not considered wages)
* 50% off Wagamama outside of work
* Free meals on shift
* Early access to earned pay with Wagestream
* 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
* 30% off at our other brands (Brunning & Price Pubs, BarBurrito and more)
In addition to this, we offer benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards.
We’re proud to be a disability‑confident employer. No matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench.
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