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 impactand 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
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
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