Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Nurturing Team Culture (Hiring Immediately), Belfast
Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full-time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to be their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
What You’ll Do
* Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
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, capable of having genuine conversations with care and consideration.
* Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
* Understanding of financial aspects such as gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and respond to changing demands.
* Inspiring leader who fosters an inclusive environment where the team feels respected and valued.
* Proactive problem solver with quick decision-making skills.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant; tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* 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, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Additional Information
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident. 100% of tips go to our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom
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