Job Description

senior sous chef | full time | cardiff

£16.29 per hour* + tips + up to £3,000 bonus per year

at wagamama, food is life. if you love the buzz of a busy kitchen, you'll feel right at home in cardiff. one of our highest volume restaurants, it's a place where no two services are the same and every shift is packed with energy

as senior sous chef, you'll lead from the front, run exceptional services, support and inspire the team, and play a key role in keeping the kitchen moving at pace. for ambitious chefs looking to take the next step towards head chef, this is where your journey gets serious

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

*paid as a salary of £40,653 per year based on a 48 hour contract

*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

recruiter: harry lawrence

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