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 Senior Sous Chef you’ll 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.
* Making sure 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 and implementing ways to improve.
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*
* 50% off Wagamama outside of work.
* Free meals on shift.
* Early access to earned pay with Wagestream.
* 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents.
* 30% off at our other brands (Brunning & Price, Pub, Bar Burrito + more).
In addition to this, we offer benefits such as a pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle‑to‑work scheme, retail & 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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