senior sous chef

senior sous chef | full time

ote £43,600pa formed of £40600 base salary + up to £3000 bonus + tips

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 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  

making sure 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 the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen  

 

you’ll love this role if you...  

you’re 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 + 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) 

in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards    

apply today + take a seat at the bench 

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a place at our bench 

feed yourself, feed others

*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