Senior sous chef

Position: senior sous chef (Permanent)
senior sous chef | full time

a brand new wagamama is landing soon, ready to jump in?

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 seat at our bench

* 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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