- Job Title
- Senior Sous Chef (Lothian Road)
- Employer Name
- Wagamama
- Application Closing Date
- 5th October 2026
- Job Type
- Hospitality and Catering
- Contract Type
- Full time
- Position Type
- Job
- Salary
- £40.653 per year
- Employer Environment
- Practical
- Employer Sector
- Other
- Job Description
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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.
Main tasks:
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creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
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making sure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high
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mentoring chefs and helping them grow
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jumping into prep, solving problems, and keeping pace
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thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen
What you’ll get
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a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing + individuality
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up to £3,000 annual bonus
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a share of tips*
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50% off wagamama outside of work
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free meals on shift
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early access to earned pay with wagestream
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26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
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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
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- Skills and Qualifications
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You’ll love this role if you...
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you’re currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step
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thrive working with fresh food
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love the energy of a busy service
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care about food, people and creating a safe space
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want the opportunity to grow into a head chef
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believe kitchens should be full of energy, passion and connection
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- How to apply
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