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Senior Sous Chef in Bristol

On-site in Bristol·Full-time·Added today (last checked 27 Oct)

wagamama

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Our summary

Salary
£43,600 a year

About £2,910 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Bristol
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior level
Commute
Cycle to work scheme

Skills

wagamama is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Bristol.

Pay & benefits

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

The role

ote £43600pa (formed of £40600 base salary + £3000 bonus) + tips

right in the heart of bristol's clifton triangle, our restaurant is at the top of park street and bottom of whiteladies road, just a short walk from clifton village and close to the university of bristol. it's a brilliant spot to join wagamama, surrounded by the energy of one of bristol's best-known neighbourhoods

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 do

  • 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

what you'll be doing

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

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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recruiter: harry lawrence
ref: sscbristolclifton20261

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Your first conversation with us

    Phone call

    A phone chat lasting up to 30 minutes, a chance to tell them about yourself, hear about wagamama and ask questions.

  2. Your discovery session

    With one of our restaurant managers · In person

    A face-to-face session in a restaurant lasting around 2 hours: experiencing a live service, trying simple tasks, tasting the food, meeting the team, plus a relaxed chat with a restaurant manager.

  3. Your final interview

    With one of our area managers · Video call · Not every role

    A more in-depth conversation, usually with an area manager, exploring experience, approach and what the candidate could bring. Only for assistant general manager, general manager, senior sous chef and head chef roles.

  • After an offer, onboarding documents and the contract are completed digitally via a text link.
  • Discovery session candidates get a free meal and a £30 voucher afterwards.

About wagamama

wagamama is a pan-Asian restaurant group serving ramen, rice bowls, plant-based dishes and more. Guests can dine in, order click + collect, or get delivery through partners such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

The company runs a loyalty program called soul club, accessed via its app, where members earn stamps as they spend and unlock free food, birthday treats and exclusive events and experiences.

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