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senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately), shrewsbury
Client: wagamama
Location: shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and be part of our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The Role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
What You Bring:
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health and safety, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* A commitment to fostering a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
* A proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make decisions on the spot.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health and safety, and financial management.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (100% goes to the team, varying by restaurant)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition programs like 'Nationwide Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You. Be Wagamama.
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to the team, but amounts vary by restaurant.
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