be you | be a senior sous chef

we're looking for a senior sous chef with experience managing large kitchen teams in a fast-paced restaurant environment. at wagamama we are a pretty unique place to work + therefore look for people who want to be part of something different, exciting + fun. you'll be empowered to achieve great things, giving you the freedom to develop a brilliant team + shape a thriving restaurant. our kaizen philosophy means we're constantly innovating our food to continue our commitment to a 50% plant-based menu + you can be part of that. true nourishment from bowl to soul

noodle+ | our perks + quirks when you join the magic

• annual salary of £35,000 per year + up to £3000 bonus per year + £34.08 per week average tips*
• dedicated 6-week training programme when you start
• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% at all other trg brands with friends + family
• internal development programmes to support you to progress in your role

• medical insurance + company pension scheme
• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary
• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

what does a senior sous chef at wagamama?do?

• depending on the shift you work, you may start as early as 7am or finish as late as midnight
• create a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed + cared for
• share your passion + knowledge of wagamama food, ingredients + cooking techniques with your whole team
• work alongside your head chef to train the whole team to ensure quality + consistency in every dish served

• manage the line effectively to ensure all food is delivered on time, meeting demands of service
• deal with guest feedback + implement appropriate action plans, spotting opportunities to improve the teams performance
• you support your head chef to effectively control gross profit + labour budgets
• you understand the business, it's goals + objectives
• ensure your kitchen is always clean + safe for your team + guests

• you make sure you follow food safety and health + safety standards throughout your shift
• you work with your head chef to manage the maintenance + upkeep of your kitchen

wagamama is a leading hospitality brand that actually cares about creating a positive impact on our people + the communities we're in. we embrace being different, authentic + vulnerable as people, it's what makes us wagamama. so, if you believe in positive eating, in positive living + you're ready to be part of something truly revolutionary, then come join us + be you. be wagamama

if that sounds like you, click apply!

wagamama is an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process. wagamama is also proudly part of disability confident

• 100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 2/5/22 + 29/5/22 working 48 hours per week. 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