designate senior sous chef Job at Sheffield, South Yorkshire Full Time NEW

designate senior sous chef | full time

at wagamama, food is life. fresh food, fast paced energy, real people making real food. no microwaves, no shortcuts. just big energy and bold flavour

we’re looking for a designate senior sous chef who’s ready to step up and make an impact. someone who leads by example, stays sharp during busy shifts and supports the kitchen team to deliver great food every time. you’ll be confident running service, keeping standards high and helping create a positive, high performing kitchen culture

you’ll work across a few nearby kitchens, stepping in where you’re needed most. getting to know different teams, building experience in different environments and developing the skills and confidence to grow

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

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