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Inspirational Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Lincoln
Client:
wagamama
Location:
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Be part of our exciting new opening!
Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate differences. We appreciate 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 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 delivering excellent results.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
* Strong communication skills, able to have genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
* Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands effectively.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, varying by restaurant).
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Be among the first to try our new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.
In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for the team; they vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.
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