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senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately), gloucester
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
gloucester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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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 individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.
The role |
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering 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 achieving excellent results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels valued and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
* Are dedicated to building a coaching culture, working closely with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick, effective decisions.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
* Strong communication skills, capable of genuine, considerate conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive and develop in their careers.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking, quick decision-maker and problem solver.
Wag’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (note: tips are at guests’ discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages).
* Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 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 for each shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
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