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senior sous chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), aberdeen
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wagamama
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role |
As a Senior Sous Chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Bring |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, whether by your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Focus on building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.
What We Look For |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported and heard.
* Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and managing kitchen finances including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow and succeed.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A proactive problem solver with quick thinking skills.
Benefits |
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips go entirely to our teams)
* Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expecting or adopting parents
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition as a "Wok Star"
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*All tips are paid directly to our team members. Tips are discretionary, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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