About this role
At wagamama, food is life. Our kitchens focus on fresh food with no microwaves or shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. As senior sous chef you will run the pass, lead the team, and bring the buzz in a fast-paced environment built for real impact.
You will create a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up every day. Food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high while you jump into prep, solve problems, and keep pace during busy service.
The role thrives on energy, passion, and connection. You will mentor chefs, help them grow, and foster a culture where people care deeply about the food and each other in a supportive space.
This position offers real responsibility for kitchen managers or senior sous chefs ready to take the next step. A kaizen mindset drives constant improvement as you prepare to grow into a head chef role.
Requirements
- Currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef ready for the next step
- Thrive working with fresh food and no shortcuts
- 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
Responsibilities
- Run the pass and lead the team with real responsibility and impact
- Create a place where the team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
- Keep food quality and kitchen vibes sky-high during service
- Mentor chefs and help them grow their skills
- Jump into prep, solve problems, and maintain pace in a busy kitchen
- Apply a kaizen mindset to spot small improvements and make them happen
Benefits
- 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 other brands including brunning & price pubs and barburrito
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