Senior sous chef — full time — cardiff
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’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.
* 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 small ways to improve and implementing them.
You’ll Love This Role If You
* Are currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step.
* Thrive working with fresh food.
* Love the energy of a busy service.
* Care about food, people, and creating a safe space.
* Want the opportunity to grow into a head chef.
* 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 + 13 weeks half pay for new parents.
* 30% off at our other brands (Brunning & Price Pubs, Barburrito + more).
Benefits
In addition to this, we offer benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.
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.
Apply today + take a seat at the bench.
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