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Senior Sous Chef - Celebrate Individuality and Creativity in Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Doncaster
Client: Wagamama
Location: Doncaster, 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
At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey of nourishing both body and soul.
The Role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering 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 outstanding results.
What You Need To Do:
* Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards of food preparation and supporting your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
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 genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
* Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Forward-thinking and adaptable problem-solving skills.
What’s In It For You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion, not guaranteed wages.
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