senior sous chef

senior sous chef | full time

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 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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recruiter: harry lawrence
ref: sscbristolclifton20261