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Senior Sous Chef at Wagamama
As a senior sous chef at Wagamama, you'll be an integral part of our restaurant leadership team, supporting the head chef in leading your kitchen team the Wagamama way. You’ll embody our people promise, values, and core leadership behaviors. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served meets our high standards. You’ll oversee the development and growth of your team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing.
* Bonus scheme | Up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
* Dedicated 6-week training programme
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift
* 50% discount at Wagamama + 30% off all other TRG brands with family and friends
* Internal progression opportunities | Fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
* 28 days holiday
* Kintsugi wellness | Access to counselors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
* Family friendly policy | Expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
* Financial wellbeing support | Access to loans repaid through your salary for life’s ‘strapped for cash’ moments
What We Look For
* A head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced, complex environment
* A strong communicator who has real conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels heard and supported
* Experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety
* Experience understanding the financial performance of a kitchen, including GP and stock control
* Experience managing labor costs, reacting to changing demands where necessary
* An inspiring leader who engages their team to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and they belong
* A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions
The Wagamama Way
Kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is our core philosophy. It influences every dish we create and encourages us to find better ways in all we do—our food, our thinking, our working methods. We are committed to championing change in our communities and our planet.
With three decades of acting differently, we celebrate individuality over perfection, welcoming everyone and their unique stories. We promise to support you, build trust, and create safe spaces for honest conversations with open hearts and minds.
All we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different.
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