senior sous chef

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wagamama in Edinburgh is looking for a senior sous chef to run the pass, lead a busy team and keep food fresh. You’ll own kitchen quality and vibes, mentor chefs, dive into prep, troubleshoot and keep pace, and apply a Kaizen mindset to small improvements. The role suits someone already a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to step up, who loves fresh food, thrives in busy service and cares about people and safety, with a clear path to head chef. Benefits include up to £3,000 bonus, tips share, 50% off wagamama, free meals on shift, earned pay access, parental leave, and more. Show leadership impact and a plan to grow into head chef.

senior sous chef | full time

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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